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Cyprus Paphos District – Visit in Cyprus

editor — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 20:33:00 +0000

EXPLORING THE HILLY VILLAGES OF PAFOS DISTRICT a) Large vine-growing villages Route: Tsada, Stavros Minthas Monastery, Koili, Kallepeia, Letymvou, Polemi, Stroumpi Tsada depends on the monoculture of vines. Furthermore, tourist villages and isolated villas are currently being built within its administrative boundaries. Hogarth notes that at Tsada some ancient Roman tombs were unearthed, though systematic archaeological excavations have not so far been undertaken. Limonidas’ manuscript refers to the monastery of Minthas which most probably pre-existed the settlement of Tsada. This leads to the possible conclusion that Tsada is a subsequent settlement. Stavros Minthas Monastery. It is not known when this

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Top 5 Destinations in Cyprus

editor — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:58:00 +0000

Traditional architecture, Laneia Doros. Acquaintance with the village could most probably start with a visit to the two impressive churches of Panagia Galaktotrofousa and the chapel of Agios Epifanios. The church of Panagia Galaktotrofousa, founded in 1925, is three-aisled, domed and cruciform in style with an excellent iconostasis. The chapel of Agios Epifanios, single-aisled, is small in size and lies at a relatively small distance from the church of Panagia. Constructed in 1875, it contained paintings which were whitewashed later on. The village, retains its traditional architecture with narrow, winding streets, two-storeyed houses, arches and balconies projecting to the street.

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Cyprus Map And Flag

editor — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:45:00 +0000

Route: Kalo Chorio, Louvaras, Zoopigi, Agios Mamas Kalo Chorio is known for its commandaria (local sweet wine) and its cooperative winery, established in 1924. The steep-pitched church of Agios Georgios, close to the center of the village, built in 1768 with local stone, is worth visiting. It has recently been restored and includes many interesting portable icons. In a niche on the northern wall is the painting of Agios Georgios. Louvaras has always been a commandaria village, renowned since early days. The traveller can visit Kakomallis, the pine-clad forest which is an extension of Limassol forest. From this mountainous locality

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