Byzantine temples of Cyprus: cultural heritage of mankind. Departure from Paphos
Description:
There are currently about 600 Orthodox churches in Cyprus. For those who are interested in touching the shrines and visiting these cherished places, we offer this excursion. The program of this trip includes a visit to temples from the Byzantine cultural heritage of UNESCO:
- The Church of the Virgin Panagia Poditu in the village of Galata with frescoes, made in the style of the Italian-Byzantine school of painting of the XV century.
- Church of Archangel Michael in the village of Pedulas (1474): frescoes, iconostasis, architectural features.
- The Byzantine Museum.
- The now reborn monastery of St. John Lampadista (Theologian) in the village of Kalapanaiotis. Three temples with frescoes of the 11th and 16th centuries preserve frescoes of Byzantine and Italo-Byzantine styles. Iconostasis, tomb, head and miraculous icon (1543) of St. John Lampadiste.
- The Church of St. Nicholas under the roof in the village of Kakopetria with frescoes from the early Byzantine to post-Byzantine periods.
Cost | EUR* | |
1 person | 85. | |
2 people | 43. | c. |
3 people | 29 29 | human |
4-5 people | 25. | human |
*Prices are based on departure from the city. paphos
What goes into value
- Travel from and to the place of residence, services and guide escort.
What does not enter into value
The cost of entrance tickets to museums.
- Food.
What to bring with you:
- Comfortable shoes, a form of clothing - for visiting Orthodox churches.
The starting point of the tour:
Your hotel.