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Agios Neophytos Monastery
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<p>Saint Neophytos Monastery lies in the territory of the community of <a href="/facts/Tala%2c_Cyprus/CtNHEmQc">Tala</a>, 1 km north of the village, and 15 km west of <a href="/facts/Paphos/QtEpAxBg">Paphos</a>, is one of the best-known <a href="/facts/Monastery/t8MRXpsM">monasteries</a> in <a href="/facts/Cyprus/t9wL6lVK">Cyprus</a>. It was founded by monk <a href="/facts/Neophytos_of_Cyprus/0csJHJLI">Neophytos</a> in the 12th century. The property is currently a museum consisting of the Engleistra (Place of Seclusion, built in a natural cave, with a small chapel) and the Monastery. Agios Neofytos lies 4 km west of <a href="/facts/Tremithousa/WEYBC5Yg">Tremithousa</a>, and across the steep valley from the <a href="/facts/Tsi%25C3%25A1rta/adMg7XrD">Tsiárta</a> mountain. </p>