Metochi Kykkou — Attraction in Nicosia

Located in the buzzing heart of Nicosia: The gardens of Saint Procopius inside the Metochi of Kykkos feel like an Oasis! It is a quiet and picturesque place with much needed heat to escape the scorching sun of Cyprus during the hours around midday. But it's advice to better visit during the afternoon for a better experience. In these gardens you will also find a small Aviary with birds such as Black Swans and even Emus! There is a central big fountain and many other smaller areas where...

The wealthiest and one of the oldest monasteries in Cyprus. Metochi of kykkos (which means monastery dependency) lies on one of the main roads of Nicosia and many Christians visit this place. Externally, it boasts magnificent gardens surrounded by walls. The main monastery is in Troodos mountain range. The holy icon of Panagia Kykkotissa is believed to be miraculous. This male monastery is run by a bishop. Metochion of kykkos is dedicated to...

I was excited to go to this park because of the abundant greenery, but unfortunately the animals did not look like they were taken care of. The birds were thirsty and didn’t seem to have any water to drink, and there was a lot of trash lying down on the way to the toilets. Animals are living beings and deserve much more care than trees and grass. The bird cage near the toilet has 0 greenery in it and it’s filled with little birds,...