Culture & Religion

The interesting mediaeval monastery dedicated to the Lady of the Forests stands in the middle of the village, surrounded by a high wall. Its 16th

The twin aisled vaulted church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary is decorated with unusual 18th century porcelain plates while parts of the church belong to

A convent with several churches, small chapels and a museum with agricultural means and tools.

The Dherynia folk art museum is a major attraction in the area. The museum is actually housed in a traditional building in Dherynia showing how

The main exhibit of this museum is the ‘Kyrenia II’, a life size exact replica of the ancient ship of Kyrenia of the Classical period

This museum of Marine life was founded in June 1992 and shows the marine fauna of Cyprus and the Mediterranean Sea.