KALOPANAGIOTIS VILLAGE
The picturesque village of Kalopanagiotis is known for its healthy sulphur springs and for its church of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis and Byzantine museum. Houses with tiled rooftops, balconies, courtyards and shady vine trees are characteristic of the village
The church of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis is originally a monastery; today’s church of Agios Ionnis Lampadisitis is a complex of three churches: Agios Irakleidios, Agios Ioannis and a Latin chapel – all under a single pitched roof. The church is a listed UNESCO World Heritage site.
The church of Agios Irakleidios was built in the 11th century while its frescoes date to the 13th and 16th century. The templon is particularly interesting, covered with gargoyles, including a heraldic Lusignan lion and Byzantine eagle.
The church of Agios Ioannis LAmpadistis was built in 1731. The saint’s tomb, which dates to the 12th century, can be found under the narrow northeastern arch and the saint’s skull lies in a niche. The icon of Agios Ioannis dates to 1543. A very interesting Byzantine museum can be seen near the church. The Latin Chapel contains the most complete series of Italo-Byzantine paintings in Cyprus.
KYKKOS MONASTERY AND MUSEUM.
The best known and richest monastery of Cyprus, Kykkos monastery was founded in 1100 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It possesses one of three surviving icons ascribed to Saint Luke. It is covered in silver gilt, enclosed in a shrine of tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl, and stands in front of the iconostasis. The museum is an integral part of the monastery and houses a priceless collection of icons, consecrated vessels, manuscripts and Cypriot antiquities.
The first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III served as a novice here. At his wish, he was buried in Throni, a scenic location 3kn west of the monastery.
Today, the monastery produces Zivania spirit and other alcoholic drinks and holds annual religious held at the Monastery on 15th August and 8th September.
It is 91km southwest of Nicosia and 13km from the village of Pedhoulas.
TROODITISSA MONASTERY
Troooditissa monastery is situated in a beautiful spot among pine trees. It was originally founded in the 13th century, but the present church was built in 1731. The church contains a priceless silver-leaf covered icon of the Virgin Mary brought from Asia Minor. The monastery is closed to the public.
Trooditissa monastery is 42km southwest of Limassol and 5km northwest of Platres resort.
Throughout Troodos villages, you will find hotels, restaurants, spas, resorts for every budget and every taste! ! !
The picturesque village of Kalopanagiotis is known for its healthy sulphur springs and for its church of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis and Byzantine museum. Houses with tiled rooftops, balconies, courtyards and shady vine trees are characteristic of the village
The church of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis is originally a monastery; today’s church of Agios Ionnis Lampadisitis is a complex of three churches: Agios Irakleidios, Agios Ioannis and a Latin chapel – all under a single pitched roof. The church is a listed UNESCO World Heritage site.
The church of Agios Irakleidios was built in the 11th century while its frescoes date to the 13th and 16th century. The templon is particularly interesting, covered with gargoyles, including a heraldic Lusignan lion and Byzantine eagle.
The church of Agios Ioannis LAmpadistis was built in 1731. The saint’s tomb, which dates to the 12th century, can be found under the narrow northeastern arch and the saint’s skull lies in a niche. The icon of Agios Ioannis dates to 1543. A very interesting Byzantine museum can be seen near the church. The Latin Chapel contains the most complete series of Italo-Byzantine paintings in Cyprus.
KYKKOS MONASTERY AND MUSEUM.
The best known and richest monastery of Cyprus, Kykkos monastery was founded in 1100 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It possesses one of three surviving icons ascribed to Saint Luke. It is covered in silver gilt, enclosed in a shrine of tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl, and stands in front of the iconostasis. The museum is an integral part of the monastery and houses a priceless collection of icons, consecrated vessels, manuscripts and Cypriot antiquities.
The first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III served as a novice here. At his wish, he was buried in Throni, a scenic location 3kn west of the monastery.
Today, the monastery produces Zivania spirit and other alcoholic drinks and holds annual religious held at the Monastery on 15th August and 8th September.
It is 91km southwest of Nicosia and 13km from the village of Pedhoulas.
TROODITISSA MONASTERY
Troooditissa monastery is situated in a beautiful spot among pine trees. It was originally founded in the 13th century, but the present church was built in 1731. The church contains a priceless silver-leaf covered icon of the Virgin Mary brought from Asia Minor. The monastery is closed to the public.
Trooditissa monastery is 42km southwest of Limassol and 5km northwest of Platres resort.
Throughout Troodos villages, you will find hotels, restaurants, spas, resorts for every budget and every taste! ! !