The monastery of Saint Neophytos is one of the most impressive religious sites in the Pafos region. Founded by Saint Neophytos in 1159, the monastery features a closed area, known as the Enkleistra, carved into the mountain by the hermit himself containing some of the most remarkable Byzantine frescoes dating back to the 12th Century.Born in Lefkara, in 1134, Saint Neophytos is one of the most important religious figures in Cyprus and of the Greek Orthodox Church. He lived a humble life at the monastery, most of the time isolated and dedicated to writing theological work, until his death in 1219.