Construction of Agios Neophytos Monastery (1159)

Saint Neophytos Monastery (Greek: Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου) lies in the territory of the community of Tala, 1 km north of the village, and 15 km north of Paphos, is one of the best-known monasteries in Cyprus. It was founded by monk Neophytos in the 12th century. The property is currently a museum consisting of the Engleistra (Place of Seclusion, built in a natural cave, with a small chapel) and the Monastery. Agios Neofytos lies 4 km west of Tremithousa, and across the steep valley from the Tsiárta mountain.

It was founded by Neophytos.

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