Dedicated to the island’s beloved tax-repelling patron saint, this church was formerly the site of a pagan temple. Before 1974, the faithful used to visit the ancient marble tomb of Saint Mamas here, from which a mysterious liquid is said to have oozed when the Ottomans pierced it looking for treasure.
The liquid, apparently flowing freely at irregular intervals, was supposed to have cured ear aches; as such, ear-shaped offerings can be seen around the tomb.
The church is kept locked, but you can gain access by asking the staff at the Archaeological & Natural History Museum next door.
