What are the painted churches of the Troodos region, listed by UNESCO in 1985?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A group of small churches with Byzantine wall paintings from the 11th to 16th centuries
- Step 1: The mountain villages of Troodos preserve small stone churches with timber roofs. Step 2. Their interiors are decorated with frescoes that show the development of Byzantine painting over several centuries. Answer: A group of small churches with Byzantine wall paintings from the 11th to 16th centuries. Why not the others: The cathedrals, villas and caves belong to other sites and periods.
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