Sacred site · Cyprus
Kykkos Monastery
Monastery in Cyprus
About Kykkos Monastery
Kykkos Monastery lies 20 km (12 mi) west of Pedoulas, and is one of the wealthiest monasteries in Cyprus. The Holy Monastery of the Virgin of Kykkos was founded around the end of the 11th century by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos (1081–1118). The monastery lies at an altitude of 1,318 m (4,324 ft) on the north west face of the Troodos Mountains. There are no remains of the original monastery as it was burned down many times.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: March, September – November
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Kykkos Monastery
Where is Kykkos Monastery?
Kykkos Monastery is in Cyprus. The nearest city is Paphos, about 37 km away.
When is the best time to visit Kykkos Monastery?
The most comfortable months to visit Kykkos Monastery are March, September – November: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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