Kykkos Monastery
Kikkos Monastery is located high in the mountains of Marafasa, at about 1318 metres. Behind arcades and painted galleries is one of the main Orthodox shrines of Cyprus.
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Kikkos Monastery is located high in the mountains of Marafasa, at about 1318 metres. Behind arcades and painted galleries is one of the main Orthodox shrines of Cyprus.
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