Place to visit
Acheiropoietos Monastery, Cyprus: what it is and when to go
Acheiropoietos Monastery is a church in De jure Cyprus , De facto Northern Cyprus (Nicosia). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church in De jure Cyprus , De facto Northern Cyprus · History
- Where
- Cyprus
- Best time
- March to June and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- LCA Larnaca, 66 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.35318, 33.19093
What it is and where
Acheiropoietos Monastery is a church in De jure Cyprus , De facto Northern Cyprus (Nicosia). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Nicosia, where this site lists 93 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.35318, 33.19093; the nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA, Larnaca), 66 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cyprus (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Cyprus. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Acheiropoietos Monastery is March to June and September to November.
- JanPossible9:52
- FebPossible10:43
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:52
- JunBest time14:22
- JulPossible14:10
- AugPossible13:20
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovBest time10:06
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Cyprus in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Cyprus
To enter Cyprus there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cyprus checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112 · 199.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- BeachBeach3.2 km
- Mount SelviliMountain in Cyprus4.6 km
- Agridaki churchOrthodox church in Cyprus6.2 km
- Lapta Municipality Public BeachBeaches9.1 km
- Saint Hilarion CastleCastle in Cyprus9.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cyprus guide.
More in Cyprus: History
- Khirokitia: archaeological site in Cyprus
- Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque: mosque in Northern Cyprus, former catholic cathedral
- Salamis, Cyprus: historical state on Cyprus and archaeological site
- Kantara Castle: Fortification
- Kourion: ancient city, excavation area
- Hala Sultan Tekke: mosque in Cyprus
Every Cyprus place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acheiropoietos Monastery?
It is a church in De jure Cyprus , De facto Northern Cyprus. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Acheiropoietos Monastery?
March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Acheiropoietos Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), 66 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cyprus is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cyprus map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Beach, Mount Selvili, Agridaki church. The rest is in the Cyprus guide.
Keep reading
- Nicosia93 places to see in and around Nicosia, Cyprus: Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia, Cyprus Museum, Kyrenia Castle. Best time: March to June and September to November.
- History79 places for history in Cyprus, from Khirokitia to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June and September to November. Each with its own season by altitude
- CyprusBefore travelling to Cyprus: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Cyprus is in the EU, so Spanish citizens can enter with a Spanish ID card (DNI), but it…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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