Category:Culture/ Sight seeing
Half Day Activity
St Neophytos Monastery:
Founded at the end of the 12th century by the Cypriot hermit and writer Neofytos. The “ Egkleistra”, an enclosure carved out of the mountain by the hermit, contains some of the finest Byzantine frescoes dating from the 12th to 15th century. In the Monastery church which contains some of the most beautiful icons of the Post-Byzantine period of the 16th century is a very interesting ecclesiastical Museum.
Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery:
Set in beautiful surroundings, the monastery, originally founded in the 12th century AD, is dedicated to “Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate”. The Monastery, whose present building dates back to 1770, has a collection of important icons and treasures. An impressive religious ceremony and celebrations are held on 15th August.
Fikardos Winery:
Fikardos winery is located in Mesoyi village, in the Paphos district. At the Fikardos winery, vinification is carried out with great care and the use of modern equipment. The ideal growing conditions, the love and the skills of the Fikardos Winery combine to produce wines of superb quality as the ultimate expression of character and purity.