Cyprus Sights
Asinou Church
Asinou Church Review
One of the best preserved painted churches in Cyprus, Asinou Church (also known as Panagia Forviotissa) was built in the early 12th century; it's a UNESCO World Heritage site located about 3 km (2 miles) south of Nikitari village. The church's brightly colored frescoes—which cover the entire inside of the structure—date from the 12th to the 17th centuries. If there isn't a church caretaker around to let you in, you'll need to stop by Nikitari village to ask for the priest to escort you; he can usually be found at the local kafeneio (coffeehouse).
- Address: 3 km (2 miles) south of Nikitari, Nikitari
- Phone: 99/830329
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Mon.--Sat. 9:30--1 and 2--4; Sun. 10--4
- Location: Troodos Mountains
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