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- Church of Metamorfosis Sotiros at Papiana (the Transfiguration of Christ)
Description
The church of Metamorfosis Sotiros (The Transfiguration of Christ) is located in Papiana village and, according to an inscription found, it was built in 1600. It is a single-aisled wooden-roof basilica with a narthex.
The frescoes of the church, influenced by the Cretan tradition, as well as the icons are particularly interesting.