Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery

#20 among destinations in Cyprus

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Chrysoroyiatissa is a monastery dedicated to Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate located about 40 kilometers north-east of Paphos, Cyprus at an altitude of around 820 meters. It was founded by a monk called Ignatius in the 12th century. It lies 1.5 kilometers from the village of Panayia, birthplace of the late Archbishop Makarios. The present building dates to 1770. ()

Alternative names: Established: XII centuryCoordinates: 34°54'36"N, 32°37'8"E

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Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Panagia tou Sinti Monastery.

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Panagia tou Sinti Monastery
133 min walk • Panagia tou Sinti Monastery is an orthodox monastery near the village of Pentalia in the Paphos district of Cyprus. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was founded in the 16th century. In 1997 it received a Europa Nostra award for its restoration and conservation.