Ayia Varvara, Paliohora - floor plan of the 13th century church.
The church of Saint Varvara.
"This 13th century church is a fine example of Byzantine architecture with beuatiful proportions. It is located at the now abandoned Byzantine city of Paliohora. Unfortunately, it has been neglected and all the interior decorations destroyed. With a very strong influence of Monemvasian architecture, this church deserves to be preserved as it is unique both in its architecture and history."
From, Peter D Vanges, Kythera. A history of the island of Kythera and its people. Published and distributed by the
Kytherian Association of Australia,
PO Box 203
Sydney South, 2000.
First edition, 1993.