War Memorial - Deryneia Village, Famagusta, Cyprus
2 min read

The Monument of the Heroically Fallen, Massacred and Missing of 1974 is located in the village of Deryneia in the Ammochostos district.

It is situated on the corner of the Iroon and Paphou streets, next to the Theme park and Amphitheatre of the Municipality. The War memorial faces towards the occupied town of Ammochostos showing the size of their sacrifice.

The particular choice for the memorial was chosen after a Panhellenic Artistic Contest in 1999 and was completed by the artists Maro Partzili and Thymio Panouria. The landscaping of the area was designed by the Architect Andros Ropalis.

The memorial is dedicated to the 4 heroic fallen youth of Deryneia Panayioti P. Panayiotou, Georgiou P. Kolani , Loizou A. Christoudia and Kostaki K. Lambria , the 2 massacred Eleni  G. Thoma and Michali Kalli as well as the 9 missing persons Pieri A. Lambrou , Pieri G.Verei , Stavrou K.Christoforou , Steliou A. Petrou , Themi H.Dimitraide , Kyriakou Ch. Georgiou , Maria Ch.Kyriakou , Kika Ch,Kyriakou and Andrea Ch.Kyriakou.

The remains of the missing person Pieri .A Lambrou were found in a mass grave in the village of Galateia in the area of Karpasia. The remains were found in 2007 and were identified with the DNA method. The funeral took place on the 8th of July 2007 at the Deryneia cemetery

War Memorial - Deryneia Village location map: 

Near War Memorial - Deryneia Village

Other places within a short drive, closest first.

Nearby Places and things to do (within 5 km radius)

Famagusta

Kapparis Beach, Cyprus

Kapparis Beach, located in the picturesque village of Kapparis in the Famagusta district, is a serene coastal retreat that promises a perfect blend of relaxatio

Famagusta

Armyropigado beach (Scouts beach)

Tucked away along the rugged and sun-drenched coastline of Kapparis, in the Famagusta district of eastern Cyprus, Armyropigado Beach is a coastal hideaway that

Famagusta

Skoutarospyloi Beach

Skoutarospylioi beach is located at the outreach of Kappari Avenue in Protaras, after the Protaras – Cavo Greco roundabout and in particular the exit towards oc

Famagusta

Kapparis Village, Cyprus

Kapparis  located in the Famagusta district of Cyprus, is a hidden gem that offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, rich history, and modern amenities.

Famagusta

Agia Triada Beach (Trinity Beach)

Tucked away between the bustling tourist centers of Protaras and the more local, traditional town of Paralimni, Agia Triada Beach — also known as Trinity Beach

Famagusta

Protaras Ocean Aquarium

The Protaras Ocean Aquarium is located in the area of Protaras in Cyprus. The aquarium is the home to over 1000 species such as piranhas, stingrays, turtles,

Pages

Related content

Paphos

Akamas Peninsula

Akamas Peninsula: Cyprus' Untamed Jewel Tucked into the rugged northwest corner of Cyprus, the Akamas Peninsula is a wild, windswept land where cliffs plunge

Limassol

Akrotiri Peninsula

Akrotiri Peninsula is a small peninsula which includes the most south area of the Cyprus Island.

Limassol

Amathus Archaeological Site

The Amathus archaeological site is located 11km east of Limassol centre and is considered as one of the most important ancient and historical sites in Cyprus.