Basilica of St. Stephen at Kefalos. On the East side of the village of Kamari at the small coastal quarter and in the near of the "Club Mediterannee", there are to be found the remainings of the Basilica of St. Stephen, from the first Christian era. This complex consists in two Basilicas dated to the 5th and 6th century AD. The southern Basilica is a three-aisled basilica with colonnades. It has a semi-circular apse in its eastern part and a rectangular narthex on its western part. Two entrances are giving to the narthex and lead westwards to an atrium that stands on a lower level and gives access to two large stairs. Some annexes with apses are located along the southern side of the basilica. The interior of the basilica is richly decorated and houses some fine mosaics and sculptures. The northern Basilica is smaller and has three aisles, columns and pillars. A rectangular narthex stands on its western side.
On the East side of the village of Kamari at the small coastal quarter and in the near of the "Club Mediterannee", there are to be found the remainings of the Basilica of St. Stephen, from the first Christian era. This complex consists in two Basilicas dated to the 5th and 6th century AD. The southern Basilica is a three-aisled basilica with colonnades. It has a semi-circular apse in its eastern part and a rectangular narthex on its western part. Two entrances are giving to the narthex and lead westwards to an atrium that stands on a lower level and gives access to two large stairs. Some annexes with apses are located along the southern side of the basilica. The interior of the basilica is richly decorated and houses some fine mosaics and sculptures. The northern Basilica is smaller and has three aisles, columns and pillars. A rectangular narthex stands on its western side.
Last update: 06-11-2012.
