Located about 40km from the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, Panagia Machairas is a historic monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It lies at an altitude of about 900 m and was founded at the end of the 12th century close to the current village of Lazanias. Located on the slopes of Kionia, in the valley of Machairas mountains, … Continue reading Historic Panagia Machairas Monastery in Cyprus