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Saint Barnabas Monastery

The monastery of Saint Barnabas near ancient Salamis, with the saint's tomb, an icon collection and an archaeological museum.

Saint Barnabas Monastery near Salamis, a domed stone church with a square bell tower and a garden courtyard
Photo: Amanda Slater from Coventry, West Midlands, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Saint Barnabas Monastery stands about 2 km west of the ruins of ancient Salamis, outside Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Saint Barnabas, who travelled with Saint Paul, is the patron saint of Cyprus; his tomb is in a small chapel near the monastery.

The church dates from the 18th century and now holds a collection of icons, while the monastery buildings house an archaeological museum. It is open every day.

Address: 5VFJ+V4X, Tuzla 99500
Map: Open in Google Maps
Opening hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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