Ayia Napa was once a modest settlement of fishermen, where the only attraction was the monastery Ayyas Napas. According to legend, many centuries ago on this place grew impenetrable forests, where often hunted residents of nearby villages. One day one of them in this one came across a cave in which the ancient icon of the Virgin Mary was kept. People considered this a good sign and since then they began to build their homes here. And they called this place Ayia Napa, which means "Sacred forests".

It was in the place where the icon was found that the church appeared in due course, and in the 16th century a monastery was erected near the church. The initiator of its construction was the daughter of a noble nobleman, who, because of unhappy love and the impossibility of unequal marriage, decided to leave the worldly vanity and serve God. This monastery became one of the most significant on the whole island, but after several hundred years it fell into decay and was abandoned.

In the middle of the courtyard is located "Fountain House" of precious marble, where the founder of the monastery was buried, in addition, many tourists are attracted to the chapel located there. Of particular note is the veil that Jesus Christ transmitted to St. Veronica when he went to Calvary. And at one of the walls of the monastery a magnificent mulberry tree grows, which, according to local residents, is more than six hundred years old.

Monastery of Ayia Napa

Fountain, Ayia Napa Monastery

Inside the monastery of Ayia Napa

Reviews of the monastery Ayia Napa (2)

Evaluation 9

Monastery in the style of a knight's castle September 12, 2013

tani300873

was here in October 2012

This monastery is very easy for tourists to find. It is located in the heart of Ayia Napa, near the coast. He makes a very interesting impression. At first glance, it seems that this is not a monastery, but some ancient medieval castle. This is evidenced by the architecture of the monastery itself, and paved, stone-lined walkways, and figures of knights in armor, and knightly arms on the walls. It creates the feeling that you moved many centuries ago. The entrance to the monastery is free and this is the most pleasant. Here never ... Read the whole review

Evaluation 10

Ayia Napa Monastery September 3rd, 2013

MeduzaGorgona

was here in August 2012

near the town of protaras is the same resort place ayaya-napa. getting there is easy. we were lucky - the stop was near our hotel. buses also do not linger, they go every 10-15 minutes, unlike Russian, in each of them there is air conditioning, tickets are also at an affordable price - 1 euro for one trip. only 8 kilometers on excellent asphalt, and you find yourself in the center of the tourist city of Ayia Napa. Despite the fact that the monastery is located in the most ... Read the whole review