Μονή Μαχαιρά, Machairas Monastery

Impressive structure.

Impressive building. Be aware God gets offended if you turn up with shorts especially if you’re a woman. Or maybe the monks get tempted. Or both. Apart from that it’s worthwhile the visit.

Impressive structure.

Impressive building. Be aware God gets offended if you turn up with shorts especially if you’re a woman. Or maybe the monks get tempted. Or both. Apart from that it’s worthwhile the visit.

Orthodoxy elegance at its best

First visit since my childhood. I would call it aristocratic as much as this work is allowed for a religious place. Really impressed

Orthodoxy elegance at its best

First visit since my childhood. I would call it aristocratic as much as this work is allowed for a religious place. Really impressed

Remote but beautiful

The monastery takes some time getting to, along winding roads. A very nice drive through the forest though. The monastery is not huge, but it is well kept. You can access the church part. There i...