Dherinia Attractions
Dherinia village is the closest village to the Turkish-occupied city of Famagusta.
Visitors can look through telescopes at the deserted ghost town of Famagusta in the Turkish occupied area.
The village has three interesting churches, dating from the 15th and 17th centuries.
Although Dherinia has three churches, Ayios Georghios, Ayia Marina and Panayia, which has fine 17th century icons, the village is most famous for its proximity to the Turkish-occupied areas.
Rallies calling for the withdrawal of Turkish troops are held frequently here and in 1996, it was here that Turkish troops killed two men during such a rally, sparking an international outcry.
Visitors can look through telescopes at the deserted ghost town of Famagusta in the Turkish occupied area.
The village has three interesting churches, dating from the 15th and 17th centuries.
Although Dherinia has three churches, Ayios Georghios, Ayia Marina and Panayia, which has fine 17th century icons, the village is most famous for its proximity to the Turkish-occupied areas.
Rallies calling for the withdrawal of Turkish troops are held frequently here and in 1996, it was here that Turkish troops killed two men during such a rally, sparking an international outcry.
