Troodos National Forest Park in Cyprus

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Stepping into Troodos National Forest Park feels like entering a different Cyprus entirely. Gone are the sun-baked beaches and coastal tavernas. Here, pine-scented air fills the lungs as cool streams tumble over moss-covered rocks. Byzantine churches hide among the cedar groves, their faded frescoes whispering stories of centuries past. Walking trails weave through valleys carpeted […]

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Monastery of Kykkos – one of the wealthiest and best-known monasteries in Cyprus

Updated June 11, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

The Monastery of Kykkos is the wealthiest, most famous, and most visited monastery in Cyprus, a dazzling complex of golden mosaics, Byzantine treasures, and sweeping mountain vistas hidden in the Troodos Mountains. Founded in the 11th century, Kykkos is home to one of only three surviving icons attributed to the Apostle Luke, making it a […]

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