Cyprus for many years attracted huge flows of tourists.Beauty Cypriot nature, of course, is not in doubt, however, deserve attention the cultural attractions of the island.Monasteries, churches, monuments, created in ancient times, it is difficult to count.
richest and majestic Orthodox monastery in Cyprus is named after its location.For ten centuries he stands on the Mount of Kykkos.The monastery was built by the Byzantine emperor in the distant 11th century.According to legend, the monastery owes its origin to the hermit Isaiah.Once the Byzantine governor lost in these places and met a hermit.Isaiah did not want to show the output of the nobles, and the cruel of him did.After a while the car struck the Byzantine Governor and his daughter became very ill.Then he remembered the poor hermit.Isaiah did not ask him anything, except for the icon of the Virgin, created by St. Luke, which was kept in the imperial palace in Constantinople.The icon was stolen and placed on Mount Kykkos.The monastery and the church later grew in this place.
According to another version, the icon painted by St. Luke, was brought by emperor Alexios Kioninom personally.He also contributed to the construction of the monastery and the church.The name of the monastery is also shrouded in a veil of secrecy.There is a legend that his appearance was foretold by a small bird that lives in these parts.She sang a song that becomes a mountain monastery, while repeating: "Kykkos, Kykkos."A more prosaic version explains the name of the mountain so that it grows the fruit called "coconut".
Monastery of Kykkos is krestopolozhennym (in its foundation was laid of the Holy Cross).Icon of the Mother of God for almost a thousand years, is situated in the monastery.
Initially, the building was made of wood.However, after a fire in the mid-14th century, it began to build anew.Since then, the Kykkos monastery in Cyprus began to take its modern form.
Now he is a real gem Kykkos mountains, the monastery is a complex of residential and commercial sturdy stone buildings.Its walls are decorated with mosaics, arched passageways.
In the yards are located deep wells, as well as elements of the old building.It shines with the beauty and splendor thanks largely to the current rector of Bishop Nekiforosu.
real miracle monastery is the icon of the Mother of God "Joy and consolation" written off with the same icons, located on Mount Athos.In 1997, she began to stream myrrh.Thousands of pilgrims wishing to venerate the miracle, sent to Mount Kykkos.The monastery opens its doors for tourists who can visit the local museum.Here you can see old icons, various elements of the church decoration, ancient books and much more.The exhibits of the museum - it's not just religious monuments, but also the general cultural antiquities.Just
Museum 4 rooms, each devoted to a particular topic.The museum is open all year round.Students and children are held in a free, but adults pay 5 euros.
