Kykkos Monastery
Wealthy Greek Orthodox monastery founded in the late 11th century, featuring a renowned museum and a famous icon of the Virgin Mary. It is situated at an altitude of 1318 meters and houses a significant collection of religious artifacts. Číst dál…
Otevírací doba
| Pondělí | 10:00–18:00 |
| Úterý | 10:00–18:00 |
| Středa | 10:00–18:00 |
| Čtvrtek | 10:00–18:00 |
| Pátek | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sobota | 10:00–18:00 |
| Neděle | 10:00–18:00 |
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Monastery entry is free; admission fees apply only for the museum
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Founded around the end of the 11th century by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos, this Greek Orthodox monastery is recognized as a wealthy and lavish religious institution. The site sits at an altitude of 1318 metres on a mountain peak. While no remains of the original structure exist due to multiple fires throughout history, the foundation remains a significant center of religious and cultural heritage.
The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and houses a highly revered, miracle-working icon of the Panagia Eleousa. This sacred object is traditionally attributed to the Apostle Luke. The complex features intricate Byzantine architecture and serves as a major site of worship.
An on-site museum preserves a vast collection of antiquities, including ancient icons, manuscripts, and various ecclesiastical relics. Archbishop Makarios III, who served as the first president of the country, began his religious career here as a monk in 1926. Following his death in 1977, he was buried at a site located approximately 3 km from the main monastery grounds.
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