Monastery of the Virgin Mary
Description:
The Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Ayia Napa is one of the most important monasteries in the area.
The monastery has survived to our days in its original form. Currently, it is not active, but it has an interesting museum of the Middle Ages.
There are many legends about the Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Ayia Napa. One of them is dedicated to the foundation of the monastery. The other is its first inhabitant.
The monastery was founded in the sixteenth century. The church on its territory was even earlier.
Entrance to the monastery is free.
On the territory of the historical monument there is a fountain with a gazebo. According to legend, the founder of the monastery rests under the fountain. On the territory there is a chapel and a mulberry tree. The tree is about six centuries old.
Getting to the sights is easy if you are in Ayia Napa. You just need to walk a little towards the sea.