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Ayios Minas Convent
Location: Lefkara village - Larnaca District - Cyprus
About halfway between Larnaca and Limassol, near the famous village of Lefkara, there is the monastery of Ayios Minas. This convent has existed since 1670. Nowadays the nuns run the monastery painting and selling religious icons.

Visiting Hours:
daily: 08:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 18:00 (May - September)
08:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 17:00 (October - April)

Stavrovouni Monastery
Location: Larnaca District - Cyprus
Near the Nicosia-Limassol highway at junction number 11,  there is the monastery of Stavrovouni . Standing at the peak of a conical mountain (688 m), which has the same name as the monastery itself, it offers a breathtaking panoramic views! This is probably the most traditional and strictest monastery in Cyprus. Even today women are not permitted to enter. As legend says, a piece of wood of from the holy cross of Christ has been saved in the monastery and is held in a silver cross.