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Acheiropoietos Monastery

#40 among destinations in Cyprus

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Acheiropoietos Monastery
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Alternative names: Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 35°21'12"N, 33°11'27"E
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GirneCyprus

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

Nearby attractions include: St. Hilarion, Lapithos, Karavas, Girne American University.

  • st hilarion kyrenia5.8 miSE
    Forts and castles, Ruins, Historical place

    St. Hilarion, Kyrenia

    149 min walk • Perched high on the Kyrenia mountain range, overlooking the coastal city of Kyrenia in Cyprus, lies the majestic St. Hilarion Castle. This medieval fortress, with its fairy-tale-like appearance, is a relic of Cyprus's tumultuous past and a testament to the island's...

  • lapithos1 miW
    Town

    Lapithos

    27 min walk • Lapithos or Lapethos is a town in Cyprus. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus. Archeologists claim that Lapithos was founded by the Achean brothers Praxandros and Cepheus. According to Strabo, the ancient settlement of Lapathus, the site of which is nearby, was founded by Spartans.

  • karavas0.7 miSE
    Town

    Karavas

    18 min walk • In addition to its natural attractions, Karavas is also home to several historical sites that offer insight into the region's rich past. One notable landmark is the Church of Ayios Panteleimon, a 12th-century Byzantine church with beautiful frescoes and intricate...

  • girne american university5 miE
    Universities and schools

    Girne American University

    127 min walk • Girne American University is a non-profit university in Girne, a city in Northern Cyrpus. The university was founded in 1985 by Mr Serhat Akpinar as an institution of American-style higher education.

Where to next? Visit girne Girne region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Cyprus.

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