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Національний лісовий парк Троодос

Монастирі в Національному лісовому парку Троодос

Troodos Monasteries and Churches

The Troodos Mountains house a significant collection of Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches and monasteries, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites. These structures are characterized by their unique timber-roofed architecture, developed to protect the buildings from heavy mountain snow. Inside, visitors can find remarkably preserved interior frescoes and sacred icons dating from the 11th to the 16th centuries, offering insight into the evolution of Orthodox iconography and Cypriot monastic traditions.

Troodos Monasteries and Churches — Карта

A

Church of Archangelos Michail

A UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1474. This timber-roofed church features a complete cycle of post-Byzantine frescoes in the local style, including a prominent depiction of the Archangel Michael.

B

St. Nicholas of the Roof Church

A place of Orthodox worship in the Middle Ages, actually named after its heavy roof. Look out for the frescoes and the icons.

C

Trooditissa Monastery

Situated at 1,370 meters, this monastery dates back to the 13th century. It is renowned for its silver-plated icon of the Virgin Mary and a leather belt believed to have miraculous properties.

D

Trooditissa Monastery

A high-altitude monastery founded in the 13th century. It houses a silver-plated icon of the Virgin Mary and a sacred belt, drawing many pilgrims seeking spiritual assistance.

E

Panayia Trikoukkiotissa Monastery

One of the oldest monastic foundations on the island, this nunnery was rebuilt in the 18th century and is located near the village of Prodromos.

F

Women Summer Monastery

A quiet monastic retreat situated within the Troodos mountain range.

G

The Big church of Holy Cross

A significant Orthodox church located in Pedoulas village, serving as a central place of worship near the area's UNESCO-listed heritage sites.

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