Kykkos Monastery, Cyprus

Postcard

The Monastery of Kykkos is situated on a mountain peak, at an altitude of 1300 metres, northwest of Troodos. The monastery was founded sometime between the end of the 11th century and the beginning of the12th century. The first President of the Republic of Cyprus, ArchbishopMakarios III, served here as a novice.  

 

This card shows the entrance of Kykko Monastery.

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