Machairas Monastery

#17 among destinations in Cyprus

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Machairas Monastery is a historic monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary located about 40 km from the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia. It lies at an altitude of about 900 m and was founded at the end of the 12th century close to the current village of Lazanias. ()

Local name: Μονή Μαχαιρά Established: XII centuryCoordinates: 34°56'26"N, 33°11'27"E

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NicosiaCyprus

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

Nearby attractions include: Painted Churches in the Troodos Region.

5.6 miW
Church,
Painted Churches in the Troodos Region
142 min walk • The Painted Churches in the Troödos Region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Troödos Mountains of central Cyprus.