The Cathedral of Ayia Napa was built between the late 19th and early 20th century on the ruins of a smaller ancient Byzantine church. According to tradition, the church takes its name from an icon of the Virgin Mary, which was found in a wooded valley ("napa" in Latin), and is therefore dedicated to her.
Timios Stavrou, built in the 14th century, is one of the painted churches of the Troodos World Heritage Site. Its interior is filled with frescoes from the Paleolian period (1261-1453).
Metamorfosis tou Sotiro (Transfiguration of the Saviour) is one of the painted churches of the Troodos Mountains. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001.
The current building of the Timios Stavros Monastery dates from 1816 and replaces an old Byzantine church. Today, the monastery has a dual use, as a parish church and as a museum of Byzantine icons.
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