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Ayios Neophytos Monastery

6 mi north of Paphos, Paphos, Cyprus
Ranked #4 of 28 attractions in Paphos
4.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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east croydon
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Everything about this monastery and its history. Location. Mystic. Friendly shop keepers near monastery. Noone should miss it if visiting Paphos. More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Nice trip out this was included. A bit hilly so if you can't walk too well, otherwise lovely. More

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Polis, Cyprus
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

This Greek Orthodox monastery is a very calm and unexpected surprise. Worth making the climb up to the hermit's cave where you'll see amazing wall paintings. More

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Hampshire
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Easy to locate and good parking facilities, together with a restaurant to while away a peaceful time. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

about half an hour drive from hotel we were staying - azia- yet once htere it felt hours away from the townd , in a beautiful, serene green hill and views of the mountains. very authentic working monastery and nice little food to buy and taste outsdie. More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Secluded Position steeped in history It was nice to appreciate but not a lot to see More

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Fakenham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The service for visitors has been much improved since my last visit. I love the church and the atmosphere of the monastry. Its great to walk around then stop for refreshments in a nice little cafe. Nothing to dislike here. More

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UHants UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

This large monastry has car and coach parking, a cafe and gift shop. In the 'Season' it must be impossible. The church is open and free, but the museum, small and mainly filled with icons and religious paraphanalia, costs 1 euro, this also gets you into the monk's cell carved into the rock with scenes from the 'Passion' painted on... More

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Polis, Cyprus
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

The painted walls in the cell are just amazing! The saint's life was spent in search of peace and the whole place reflects this still. There is an interesting little museum, an icon painter as well as the monastery, church and a small cafe. Just to be able to wander around this well hidden corner looking at the gardens and... More

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England
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Wonderful cool quiet place with fantastic views and countryside all around. Not quite so rich but still awe inspiring. More

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