Tag Archives: Agia Napa (Αγία Νάπα)

Architectural and artistic intervention at the entrance of Museum of Maritime Life

Architect: Zinon Sierepeklis

Location: Museum of Maritime Life, Agia Napa. Ammochostos district.

Category: Modern sculpture

Photography: Evangelia Matthopoulou

The museum has been created in collaboration with Pierides Foundation.

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Christakis Pieri Christou (Χριστάκης Πιερή Χρίστου) bust

Artist: Leonidas Spanos

Location: Medieval monastery square, Agia Napa. Ammochostos district.

Material: Marble

Dimensions: 154 cm x 53 cm x 42 cm

Category: Turkish Invasion

Photography: Evangelia Matthopoulou

The commission of the bust was assigned to the sculptor by the Agia Napa Municipality. It was concluded in 2011 and the unveiling took place on July 24 of the same year.

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Loukas A. Louka (Λουκάς Α. Λουκά) bust

Artist: Unknown

Location: Medieval monastery square, Agia Napa. Ammochostos district.

Material: Marble

Dimensions: 146 cm x 51 cm x 36 cm

Category: ΕΟΚΑ 1955-59

Photography: Evangelia Matthopoulou

The first meeting of the private committee for Loukas Louka’s monument with the Ammochostos’ prefect authorities took place in 1967. The bust was concluded in 1972.

Selected sources:
~ Χαραυγή (Haravgi), December 19, 1972, p. 1.
~ Χαραυγή (Haravgi), December 28, 1972, p. 7.
~ Μάχη (Mahi), September 21, 1967, p. 8.

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Yiannakis A. Pappoulis (Γιαννάκης Α. Παππουλής) bust

Artist: Leonidas Spanos

Location: Medieval monastery square, Agia Napa. Ammochostos district.

Material: Marble

Dimensions: 135 cm x 54 cm x 43 cm

Category: Turkish Invasion

Institution: Agia Napa municipality.

Photography: Evangelia Matthopoulou

The unveiling of the monument took place on August 25^th 1991.

Selected sources:
~Φιλελεύθερος (Fileleftheros), August 24, 1991, p.10.

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Freedom message to the world

Artist: Philippos Yiapanis

Location: Cavo Greco, Agia Napa. Ammochostos district.

Material: Brass and stainless steel

Dimensions: Approximate height: 3.60 meters

Category: Modern sculpture

Photography: Evangelia Matthopoulou

On September 8^th 1999, Phillipos Yiapanis submitted to the Agia Napa Municipality authorities his thoughts with regard to the sculpture he had already proposed. Part of the project description is phrased as follows:

“The birds will be facing east, welcoming the new millennium. They are arranged in an ascending form, symbolizing the sun’s path. This rising line could also symbolize Agia Napa’s growth. The sphere is an allegory of earth […]. The lamina symbolizes the wave (the sea) and the birds, coming from the sea, are sitting on the waves”.

On the dedicatory plaque, on the basis of the artwork, Yiapanis notes: “From Cyprus, to the World. From Earth, to Eternity. Message of Peace, Friendship, Freedom. Belief to God and to Man. 1/1/2000 A.C.”.

Selected sources:
~ Κρατικό Αρχείο Κύπρου, Αρχείο Πολιτιστικών Υπηρεσιών Υπουργείου Παιδείας & Πολιτισμού (State Archive of Cyprus): 268/1968/19, documents September 8, 1999; September 14, 1999.

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