Ayios Dhometios is a suburb located west of the Cypriot capital Nicosia. It has a population of around 12,100 (2001 census) making it one of Cyprus’ biggest municipalities.Since 2003 and the opening of the border, Ayios Dhometios is the site of the islands most important checkpoint in Cyprus, through which thousands of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots pass over the line every day.
Ayios Dhometios is currently home of three Christian-Orthodox churches. The Ayios (Saint) Dhometios church is the oldest of the three and is built on a hill overlooking the old part of town. A truly spectacular sight, the church of Saint Dhometios is a must view. The Saint George church is located on Gregoris Afxentiou Avenue and is Ayios Dhometios’ main church. It’s dedicated to Saint George who according to the legend slaughtered a dragon with a spear. The third church of the town is Saint Paul’s church and is the newest of the three. It was built in the ’90s to replace the ageing church situated next to it which is dedicated to the same saint.
Ayios Dhometios has four parks. The Missing in Action park, which is dedicated to the Ayios Dhometios residents that went missing during the Turkish Invasion and are still MIA and is located opposite the Coca Cola factory, the Ayios Dhometios park which is located near the checkpoint into the occupied area, the Ayios Pavlos park which is near the Junior High and the newest built park which is dedicated to the National Guard, and is also near the Junior High.

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