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Agios Neophytos Monastery, Paphos

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Tucked up into a mountain, Agios Neophytos Monastery features frescoes, icons, and exhibits of religious items, like manuscripts, priestly garments, books, pottery, and maps. Founded by Cypriot monk and writer Neophytos in 1159, the monastery also includes a church built 200 years later that was dedicated to Virgin Mary. See the cave with Neophytos's cell, his rock-table, stone bed, and his grave. Don't miss  the enclosure that he carved into the mountain, which contains Byzantine frescoes dating back to the 12th century. To visit Agios Neophytos Monastery and other attractions in Paphos, use our Paphos trip itinerary planner.
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  • So peaceful.. I love it here .. We returned here again , as I remembered how Livy it was .. needles to say it was lovely, and not to busy either at this time of year .. 
    So peaceful.. I love it here .. We returned here again , as I remembered how Livy it was .. needles to say it was lovely, and not to busy either at this time of year ..  more »
  • Staying in Hotel on outskirts of Paphos. Decided we would have a trip out. As the buses are so cheap we fancied a trip to the monastery. Asked aT old Paphos town bus terminus how long journey would... 
    Staying in Hotel on outskirts of Paphos. Decided we would have a trip out. As the buses are so cheap we fancied a trip to the monastery. Asked aT old Paphos town bus terminus how long journey would...  more »
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  • Soak it all in, the beautiful calming views that this place can offer for free. Bear in mind, respect the NO PHOTOS/VIDEOS rule at least inside the Enkleistra and the church. Please come in decent clothing.
  • I love buildings in the rock, always look mysterious. This one here is really underestimated as not many people come here. It's good since we were here alone, but very strange. I liked the frescoes in the cell and the museum as well as the church's exterior. Very very nice

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