It’s the only chapel dedicated to lovers.

The “Church of Love” is the only chapel in Cyprus and around the world, which is dedicated to the “Virgin of Love”.

It is a beautiful church dedicated to lovers, which is located near the village of Vavla, in the province of Larnaca.

The Church of Love was built in 1935 and its icon was painted in the 16th century. 75 years ago, the image was stolen by unknown priestly thieves, who wanted to take it abroad.

In this little church, according to tradition, the man or woman who wants to fall in love with the one he loves or does not find the expected response, then goes to the little church.

There is the sacred soil of the Virgin Mary, which is located under a marble, behind the Holy Table, in the Virgin Mary of Love. Then he must take a small amount of the sacred soil, which the interested person should throw in the water or coffee that the person who wants to fall in love with will drink and then he will feel the eternal love, for the person who gave it to him. .

They also say that if you visit it with your partner it will seal your love and you will stay in love forever.

On the outside of the church there is a tree, on which are engraved various initially in love people, while inside the church there are photos of couples, heart-shaped candles and written dozens of vows of eternal love.

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This Church built in 1936 and appears only when the water level was lowered and for this reason, they called it an “Immersed Church”.
This Church is a specimen that, before 3 decades, there was a village, the Alissa, which was full of life.

The whole village and the “hidden” Church, is an archaeological treasure that inspired the interest of archaeologists in America, Australia and the Louvre.
The Church, of which only the bell tower was kept, reminded that once there was life in the village.

The Current location of Alissa is 12 km away from Limassol, on the road to Platers and transferred to it in 1985, when the village of Alissa sank in 1989, at Lake Kooris, which was created by Kooris Dam, one of the largest dams in Cyprus.

Today, the Alissa’s village, has about 232 residents Historical references show the existence of the village from the 17th century until the desolation in 1881 A.D. where the small community of 23 residents.

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Kykkos Monastery

Kykkos monastery is one of the most popular monasteries in Cyprus and counts 900 years of existence. It is located in the western part of the Troodos mountain range, just 18 kilometers from the top of Mount Olympus. The monastery is built at an altitude of 1200 meters.

Kykkos monastery is well known for the famous icon of Virgin Mary that has been made by Apostle Luke. When you visit Kykkos monastery, don’t hesitate to visit the great museum of the Monastery (free entrance) and admire the wonderful scenery.

Opening Hours from November until May from 10:00 to 16:00, June until October from 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on Public Holidays

Tel: 22942435|Find Kykkos Monastery

Machairas Monastery

The Holy, Royal Monastery of Panagia Machaira is located at the eastern end of the Troodos mountain range near the Kionia peak (1423 m), at an altitude of 870 meters. It is built on a beautiful, pine-covered hillside, which ends up in the stream Pediou. Machairas Monastery is famous for the icon of Virgin Mary that has been found in a miraculous way.

It will be great to visit also the Monastery Museum and buy excellent herbs for tea. If you want, you can also visit the hideout of Grigoris Avxentiou, which is very close to the monastery.

Opening Hours from November until May, from 10:00 to 16:00, June until October from 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on Public Holidays

Tel: 22942435|Find Machairas Monastery

Agios Iraklidios Monastery

The monastery is located a few kilometers from Nicosia and is built between the olive groves of Politiko village, where once was the ancient city of Tamassos. It is a women’s monastery and is one of the first women’s monasteries in Cyprus) since 1963 with many nuns.

You can buy there sweet almond, biscuits, and other kinds of treats produced by the monastery. Moreover, Saint Iraklidios is known for its golden embroidery made by the nuns.

Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 18:00, Weekends from 06:00 to 18:00 – Closed on Public Holidays.

Tel: 22623950|Find  Agios Iraklidios Monastery

Stavrovouni Monastery

Stavrovouni is among the most famous monasteries in Cyprus. The Monastery is located at the top of the Mount Stavrovouni, at an altitude of 750 meters near the villages of Kornos, Pyrga and Klavdiain and only men allowed to visit it.

Stavrovouni Monastery is famous for the piece of the Holy Cross brought in by St. Helen during her travels to the Holy land. The monastery has a number of old documents, utensils, icons, hagiographies and other items that testify its long history.

Open September until March from 7:00 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 17:00|April until August from 7:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 19:00

Tel: 22533630|Find Stavrovouni Monastery

Trooditissa Monastery

The Monastery of Panagia Troodotissa is a male monastery built on a pine-covered area of ​​Troodos between the villages of Platres and Prodromos.

The monastery is higher than any other in Cyprus, since it is 1380 meters above sea level.

The Virgin Mary of Troodos has been named Panagia Olympia as it is near to Mount Olympus.

Church Opening Hours: 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00.

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Agios Neophytos Monastery

The monastery of Agios Neophytos is located 10 km outside Paphos, near the village of Tala. It was founded by Agios Neofytos in 1159.

St. Neophytos lived there and died in 1219, at the age of 85. The church of the monastery was built approximately 200 years after the death of St. Neophytos and it has been dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Agios Neophytos monastery is well known for the cave where St. Neophytos lived.

The cave is an enclosed area carved into the mountain by the hermit himself, containing some of the most remarkable Byzantine frescoes dating back to the 12th to the 15th century. The rock he used as a table and the stone platform he used to sleep on is still kept in his cell (which is also his tomb).

Opening Hours for Museum and Hermitage (Enkleistra):

April until October open daily from 9:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, November until March open daily from 9:00 to 16:00.

Tel: 26652481|Find Agios Neophytos Monastery

Chrysorogiatissa Monastery

The monastery is beautifully located near the village of Panagia, west of the Paphos forest. It was founded in 1152 AD by the monk Ignatius, who found the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary in the area of ​​Moulia in Paphos .It is believed that the icon was painted by the Evangelist Luke.

Monk Ignatios transferred the icon to the mountain and built the monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary Chrysorogiatissa.

The monastery is well known for the icon of Christ and the Virgin Mary and is considered to be hagiographed by Apostle Luke, the Evangelist. The monastery was the center of protection of Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons, as well as other treasures. A Byzantine museum was also created at the monastery. The old winery of the monastery produces some of the best vintage wines of Cyprus, from its own vineyards .

Opening Hours from May until August from 9:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 18:30 | September until April from 10:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:00

Tel: 26722457|Find Chrysorogiatissa Monastery

Timios Prodromos Monastery

This 900 years old monastery is only for men and is located in a wonderful location on the southern slope of the Troodos mountain range, in the forest of Pefki in Mesa Potamos, in Moniatis.

Beside the great historical background of the monastery, you will find yourself in a beautiful forest, with the waterfalls of Mesa Potamos, located 200 meters from the monastery, where there is also a resting area for you to relax and eat.

We suggest you try the traditional paximadi, loukoumia and the aromatic herbs made by the monks.

Tel: 25820520|Find Timios Prodromos Monastery

Agios Minas Monastery

The Agios Minas women’s monastery was built during the 15^th century at a high plantation, mountainous area in ​​the Larnaca district, near the village of Vavla. The monastery is famous for the miraculous icon of Saint Minas and for the fresco of 1757, which is an art piece made by hagiographer Filaretos.

You can buy genuine honey from the monastery, traditional sweets, herbs and various souvenirs.

Open daily from October until April, from 9:30 to 11:30 and 14:00 to 16:00 | May until September 9:30 to 11:30 and 15:00 to 16:30 (Group visits by appointment)

Tel: 24342952|Find Agios Minas Monastery

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The ten churches are located in the Troodos Mountain and are frescoed churches that preserve to this day extraordinary samples of various streams and trends of Byzantine and post-Byzantine monumental paintings from the 11th to the 19th century.

Panagia of Asinou

The church of Panagia Asinou also known as Panagia Phorbiotissa, is located at the north side of Troodos mountain range.

The church is built around 1105-1106 according to an inscription, located above the southern entrance of the temple, which also states that the founder of the Monastery was the magistrate Nikephoros the Great, who later became monk Nikolaos.

Panagia of Asinou is one of the ten UNESCO monuments located in Cyprus.

OPENING HOURS

9:30-16:00  Weekdays and Saturdays (until 17:00 in Winter)

10:00-16:00  Sundays and public holidays.

Tel: +(357) 22852922|Find Panagia of Asinou

Panagia of Podithou

The church of Panagia Podithou is located in a central area of ​​the Troodos mountain range, in the northern part of the Solea valley.

This historic church was built in the valley of the Clarion River north of the picturesque village of Galata. In 1985, it was included in the list of UNESCO monuments along with other nine Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range.

(For information regarding opening hours please ask for the custodian at the coffee-shop of the village ).

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Agios Ioannis Lampadistis

The monastery of Saint John Lampadistis is located at the central area of ​​the mountain Troodos, in the valley of Marathasa. The monastery is built east of the River Setrachos, near the village of Kalopanagiotis, famous for its beautiful cherry trees.

It has been included in the international list of UNESCO monuments since 1985 while it is still not clear when exactly it was built.

OPENING HOURS:

8:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:00

Weekdays and Saturdays 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:00

Sundays: 10.00 – 18.00

The church is open to visitors until 19:00 during summer season.

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Metamorfosis Sotiros

The Metamorfosis of the Savior church is built on the eastern side of the Troodos mountain range, on the top of a hillside of the village Paleochori.

The building of the church dates back to the beginning of the 16th century and since 2000 it has been included in the UNESCO List of World Heritage monuments.

Opening hours:

Tuesday and Wednesday 10: 00-13: 00.

Upon advance settlement you can visit the afternoons and the weekends.

Tel: +(357) 99974230|Find Metamorfosis Sotiros

Agios Nikolaos Stegis

The church of St. Nicholas Stegis is built in a central area of ​​the Troodos mountain range, north of the Solea’s valley, west of the river Clarion.

It is located about 2 kilometers from the village of Kakopetria. It has been on the list of UNESCO monuments since 1985.

Opening hours:

Monday and public holidays closed.

Monday – Saturday 9: 00-16: 00.

Sundays 11: 00-16: 00. Ticket price: Free.

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Panagia Moutoulla

The chapel of Panagia Moutoulla is built in the valley of Marathasa, in a hill just above the village of Moutoullas.

It has been included in UNESCO’s list since 1985 together with another 9 Byzantine monuments.

According to an inscription found in the temple, the frescoes and wall painting of the church was made after the contribution of John of Moutoulla and his woman Irene.  They are presented in an icon holding a pattern of the church.

It is possible that this little chapel was a private chapel.

Opening Hours:

Please contact Moutoullas community council)

Tel: +(357) 22952677|Find Panagia Moutoulla

Panagia tou Araka

Panagia tou Araka church is located in the heart of Troodos at Pitsilia area between villages Lagoudera and Saranti.

Its been included in UNESCO world heritage list, since 1985.

The church is an one-aisled temple with a trullo while its roof forms a cross from the outside. During the 18th century, the western wall was demolished and the temple was expanded.

For opening hours please ask please ask for the priest who lives next to the church.

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Stavros Agiasmati

Agiasmati is located at the east part of the Troodos mountain range in the wider area of Pitsilia, at Platanistasa village.

It has been on UNESCO’s world heritage list since 1985.

It is a one-aisle wooden-roofed temple, covered with flat, tiled roofs.

The church is a catholicon of a homonymous monastery that built by the end of 15^th century.

For information regarding opening hours please ask for the custodian at the village coffee-shop.

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Panagia of Sintis

The monastery of Panagia Sinti is located 3 km south-east of the village of Pentalia, in the province of Paphos. It is built on the west bank of Xeropotamos.

The historical sources for the foundation of the monastery are minimal. It is estimated, that it was built around the 16th century and is considered to be one of the most important buildings of the Venetian period in Cyprus.
In the early 1950’s, the estate of the monastery was sold to residents of neighboring areas, while the courtyard was converted into animal farm. In 1966 the Department of Antiquities declared the monastery an ancient monument.

The monastery today is damaged, with several cracks from earthquakes. The Holy Monastery of Kykkos, which owns the monastery of Panagia Sinti, proceeded to the maintenance of the monastery in 1993, which lasted for 4 years. Restoration work was primarily intended to preserve the original character and form of the monastery. In 1997, this effort was honored with the Europa Nostra Prize. The monastery is under the protection of Unesco.
The monastery is now ideal for visitors as an open museum space.

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Timios Stavros

The church of Timios Stavros is located in a central area of ​​the Troodos mountain range, in the village of Pelendri. Its existence is proven by findings of the late 12th century.

Timios Stavros is a monument of world cultural heritage and it has been added to the list of UNESCO in 1985.

According to an inscription found inside the temple, the church of Timios Stavros was built around the end of the 12th century. The church is one of the most important churches in Cyprus.

A walk in the church will surely impress lovers of history, art and culture.

Opening hours:

Monday through Friday 10:00 – 13:00 and 15:00 – 17:30 and Saturday 9:00 – 13:00

Winter time is as follows: Monday through Friday 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:30 and Saturday 09:00 – 13:00

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Archangelos Michael church

The church of Archangel Michael is built in Pedoulas village in the heart of Troodos mountain range.

According to an inscription found in the temple the church was built in 1474 after donation of the priest Vasilios Chamados.

In 1985 the church has been included to the world heritage list of UNESCO. In the church there is an icon presenting the priest Vasilios Chamados with his wife and his two daughters offering a replica of the church to Archangel Michael.

The church is open throughout the week.

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