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

January 9, 2011 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 […]

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Troodos National Forest Park in Cyprus

November 28, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Troodos National Forest Park in Cyprus Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | More The highest mountains of the island is the Troodos Mountains in the western part of Cyprus. The highest peak Olympos reaches 1952 m above the sea level and you can see the northern and southern coasts from the peak. The […]

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