Churches & Monasteries
Kykkos Monastery
Founded at the end of the eleventh century, Kykkos Monastery sits at around 1,200 m in the western Troodos. The courtyards and corridors are lined with gold-ground mosaics and frescoes, and the monastery museum holds icons, manuscripts and religious treasures. The tomb of Archbishop Makarios III is a short drive away at Throni.
From Larnaca
150 km
Driving time
about 2 hours 15 minutes
Best time to visit
April to October; roads can be difficult in winter snow.
Time to spend
Two to three hours including the museum and Throni viewpoint.
Nearby attractions
- Throni of Panagia
- Cedar Valley
- Kalopanayiotis
- Troodos Mountains
Parking
Large free car park just below the monastery entrance.
Local tips
- Modest dress is required; wraps are available at the entrance.
- The museum has a separate small entrance fee.
- Mountain roads are winding — allow more time than the map suggests.
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- about 40 minutes
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