Latomos Monastery - Holy Church of Hosios David

Stunning Byzantine mozaic

This compact church is worth seeking out as part of your tour of the high town. The most notable feature, worth climbing over the tour groups for, is the 5th century mozaic in the apse. There are also...

Worth the climb!

Situated in Ano Poli, this little church requires a bit of a climb, but it is well worth it to see the ancient frescoes and enjoy the views.

Tiny church, but great view of the city and 1,500 year old frescoes

A bit of a hike to get here, but the view is well worth it once you get to the top. The church inside is very small, but it's very historic and some really old frescos are preserved in the church.

A small but very interesting Byzantine church

A very interesting church with a mosaic of Christ from the 5th century. In the past it was also a mosque, it is small and has no dome. It's a little hard to find, but definitely worth the visit

The mosaic of the Theofany is wonderful

Original Text

The Church of Hosios David was built at the end of the V.C., and it served as the Catholic of the disappeared Latomos Monastery. The mosaic of the Theofany represents Christ with a text whose tra...