We took the children for a day trip from Nicosia. The church was not so difficult to find. It s small but lovely. With wall paintings dating back many centuries. The fact that it is a UNESCO world heritage site, speaks for itself. The surrounding area is very green and quiet. After visiting the church we took a short walk and then had lunch at the restaurant just opposite the church. Tasted some traditional Cypriot dishes and then headed back to Nicosia. If you want to spend a relaxing day visiting a cultural/ religious monument in the countryside, and if you want to have a trip in a quiet green area and maybe a walk in the woods, worth visiting. If you want more activity, to see lots of people and don t like driving, or road trips, you will not enjoy this trip.
If you do not have the opportunity to visit the churches in the mountain of Troodos, Panagia Asinou Church is a very characteristic example, it is close to Nicosia and you will surely enjoy the visit.
Well worth a visit just to see the beautiful countryside around the church. The church itself, is known for its ancient wall paintings( Frescoes) and is one of the oldest churches in Cyprus
The Panayia of Asinou is a small church with wall paintings dating from 12th to 17th century.You can also have goog taste cyprus meze at Stavros Tavern just opposite the church.
A pretty little church with impressive frescoes. But this is just one of the mediaval churches one can visit on the mountains of the Troodos. Other beautiful even if simple churches include Panayia tou Araka, St John Lampadistis (in the pretty village of Kalopanayiotis). It would be greart pity if visitors only stay on the coast and miss on these beauties.
This world heritage site has to be seen to be believed and wondered. Yes, it's a slog to get there and yes, it's small BUT the paintings inside are breathtakingly beautiful and show one man's love for his sick daughter. It was to me, a Christian, very moving. Whilst I realise it will not mean as much to people of other faiths, the paintings alone are to be marvelled and admired.
Small and charming is this unique UNESCO World Heritage protected church. The mosaics do tell the history and after a bit of a drive you reach the church in a very scenic location. Definitely a place to go, especially when you have visitors who would like to experience Cyprus history, religion and tradition.
our coach bus took us here, the place is not that interesting. you spend 5 minutes and see the church, which is really the same as you see in the pictures.
nice church in a beautiful location. Doors are locked,-you have to call in order to be let in (phone on the door)
Panagia Asinou church is great! very small and cute. We were not charged with an entrance fee. It is only two rooms big but covered in wall frescos in styles that are very unique after seeing other churches in the Troodos Area.