# St George of the Greeks, Famagusta, Cyprus: what it is and when to go

> St George of the Greeks, Famagusta is a church building in Famagusta, Cyprus (Rum Ortodoks Aziz George Kilisesi) (Gazimağusa). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/church-of-st-george-of-the-greeks/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church building in Famagusta, Cyprus · History, Temples
- **Local name:** Rum Ortodoks Aziz George Kilisesi
- **Where:** Cyprus
- **Best time:** March to June and September to November.
- **Nearest airport:** LCA Larnaca, 40 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 35.12394, 33.9436

## What it is and where

St George of the Greeks, Famagusta is a church building in Famagusta, Cyprus (Rum Ortodoks Aziz George Kilisesi) (Gazimağusa). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Gazimağusa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/gazimagusa/), where this site lists 18 more places to see, 219 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 35.12394, 33.9436; the nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA, Larnaca), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cyprus (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.123942%2C33.943601)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.123942%2C33.943601)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/espiritual/) places in Cyprus. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit St George of the Greeks, Famagusta is **March to June and September to November**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 53 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 44 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 44 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 54 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 51 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 21 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 09 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 19 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 05 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 07 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 39 |

In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to June and September to November | December to February and July to August |
| Temples | March to June and September to November | December to February and July to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: St George of the Greeks, Famagusta has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Cyprus in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Cyprus

To enter Cyprus there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Cyprus checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112 · 199.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lala-mustafa-pasha-mosque-st-nicholas-s-cathedral/): Mosque in Northern Cyprus, former catholic cathedral · 135 m
- [St George of the Latins](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/church-of-st-george-of-the-latins/): Church building in Famagusta, Cyprus · 316 m
- [Othello Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/othello-s-tower/): Castle in Famagusta, Cyprus · 418 m
- [Salamis, Cyprus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/bath-gymnasium-complex/): Historical state on Cyprus and archaeological site · 7.9 km
- [Enkomi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/enkomi/): History · 8.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/).

## More in Cyprus: History

- [Khirokitia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/choirokoitia-neolithic-settlement/): archaeological site in Cyprus
- [Kantara Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/castillo-de-kantara/): Fortification
- [Kourion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/curium/): ancient city, excavation area
- [Hala Sultan Tekke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/hala-sultan-tekke/): mosque in Cyprus
- [Kyrenia Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/kyrenia-castle/): building in De jure Cyprus , De facto Northern Cyprus
- [Amathus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/amatunte/): ancient city and one of the ancient royal cities of Cyprus until about 300 BC

Every Cyprus place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St George of the Greeks, Famagusta?

It is a church building in Famagusta, Cyprus (Rum Ortodoks Aziz George Kilisesi in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit St George of the Greeks, Famagusta?

March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.

### How do you get to St George of the Greeks, Famagusta?

The nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), 40 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.123942%2C33.943601) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cyprus is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cyprus map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lala-mustafa-pasha-mosque-st-nicholas-s-cathedral/), [St George of the Latins](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/church-of-st-george-of-the-latins/), [Othello Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/othello-s-tower/). The rest is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/31746866), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12872128), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).