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Grab yourself a late deal >Archangel Michael Monastery: Cyprus
Every November the Archangel Michael Monastery in Cyprus celebrates its namesake with two days of festivities.
Holidaymakers taking a break in one of the villas in the area will be well advised to visit the monastery and see the 1785 fresco of the Archangel Michael.
Local food and wine is also on offer in the celebration at the monastery near Lefkosia.
The monastery is an Ancient Monument and is owned by the Holy Orthodox Church, and after it was destroyed in a fire and earthquake in 1735 it was partially rebuilt.
The wall paintings and icons in the church were restored and conserved in 1991 by the London University which involved students from nine countries.
Holidaymakers looking to experience some history will not be left with the monastery only, the Venetian city wall, built between 1567 and 1570 is about four and a half metres thick and used to have three gates.
The Byzantine museum, the Leventis municipal museum and the folk art museum are a few of the other cultural delights that might entice holidaymakers away from the tranquil villa atmosphere.
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