What You Will Do
UNESCO churches, a real Byzantine treasure trove, where the buildings have
remained largely unchanged for centuries. The region of Troodos is characterized by one of the largest groups of churches and monasteries of the former Byzantine Empire. They range from small churches whose rural architectural style is in stark contrast to their highly refined decoration, to monasteries.
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Itinerary
1
Panagia Asinou Church
45 minutes
This church is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains some of the finest Byzantine wall paintings on the island, dating from the 12th to the 17th century.
2
Galata
45 minutes
Visit the Church of Panayia (The Virgin) Podhithou in Galata village listed as World Heritage by UNESCO
3
Church of Saint Nicholas of the Roof
45 minutes
This church is located in Solea Valley and is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the only surviving monastery church of its kind on the island and is covered entirely in wall paintings from the 11th to the 17th centuries
4
Monastery of Saint John Lampadistes
45 minutes
The church of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis was built in 1731. The saint’s tomb, which dates to the 12th century, can be found under the narrow north-eastern arch, and the saint’s skull lies in a niche
5
Panagia tou Moutoulla
45 minutes
Located in the mountainous region of Moutoulla, the tiny 13th century chapel of Panagia tou Moutoulla is one of the earliest examples of its type and is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6
Church of Archangelos Michael
45 minutes
Located in the picturesque village of Pedoulas, Archangelos Michael Church is a small church that was built and decorated in 1474 by a local painter named Minas, who came from the area of Marathasa. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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