Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery

The monks of this impressive monastery, devoted to â??Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranateâ? (the symbol of Cyprus), guard a treasury of icons and costly religious ornaments which have been hoarded here since its foundation in the 12th century. These include an icon of the Virgin Mary, discovered by St Ignatius, and kept on the iconostasis.

The monks also make some of Cyprusâ??s finest vintages on the premises, which can be tasted and bought at their winery, Monte Royia.

(from traveldk.com)



The entrance to the monastery -




Some views from the inner courtyard -








Some of the icons that you could buy -




Steps down to the winery -




The entrance gateway, seen from the inside -




A lovely view from the monastery grounds -

 

Once again KG thanks for travelog.
I love the big palm growing out the barrel...

 

..... and how many times did you have to go back and check the spelling of that, Sis? :hehe:

Thank you again for a lovely tour of some spectacular architecture.