12th-century mountain monastery famed for sacred icons, heritage wine cellars, and sweeping valley terrace views.
Founded in 1152 by the hermit monk Ignatius, this serene monastery crowns a 850-meter ridge overlooking the Ezousa River Valley and Kannaviou lake.
The monastery preserves a rich tradition of monastic winemaking and houses an impressive museum of Byzantine icons, gilded chalices, and rare manuscripts. Its clifftop terrace cafe commands breathtaking panoramic views.
40 km northeast of Paphos via Polemi and Stroumbi scenic mountain route.
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