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Kalopanagiotis

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The village of Kalopanagiotis is located in the Marathasa valley, in the Troodos mountain range.

Kalopanagiotis is one of the most beautiful mountain resorts of the island, with thermal springs, traditional architecture and panoramic views of the Marathasa valley. It is ideal for agrotourism since it is located in a peaceful natural landscape.

The Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. It houses three Byzantine churches, which have exceptionally well-preserved frescoes, dating from the 9th to the 15th century. Other interesting tourist sights are the Venetian bridge and the Kykkos watermill, an imposing building with characteristic architecture of the pre-industrial period. The 16th century bridge is made of traditional stone and until recently served as the only access road from the village to the monastery. The Cyprus Department of Antiquities has declared the watermill as a “cultural heritage monument”.

Kalopanagiotis’ charm is found all over the village, in its chapels, museums, the old neighborhood of cobbled streets.

It’s climate is exceptional for any season and one can enjoy the landscape and nature by hiking in its large network of beautiful and well-maintained hiking trails, is one of the best on the island.

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Kyperounta

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Located in the Troodos mountain range, in the Pitsilia region of Lemesos (Limassol) district, the village of Kyperounta sits at an altitude of approximately 1.300 metres.

This leafy village is the third highest on the island and maintains its traditional character and an active population. Its distinctive features of uphill roads, grapevines, small yards and houses with tiled roofs and picturesque lofts add to its natural charm. It is famous for its apples, wine and traditional cold meats.  All these make up the charming character of the village.

Kyperounta was established during Byzantine times and takes its name from the weed ‘kypros’ or ‘kyperi’, which grows abundantly in the area. The special microclimate of the area prompted the English in the 1930s to build a sanatorium in the village for patients with tuberculosis patients, which today serves as the Troodos Hospital.

Amongst its attractions are the village’s church dedicated to Agia Marina – which dates back to the 18th century – as well as the new and imposing church of Agios Arsenios, the ancient church of Timios Stavros with its unique frescoes which also functions as an icon tower, and its three museums of Natural History, Folk Art and the National Liberation Struggle.

Other interesting places to visit are the Kyperounda Winery and the Adventure Mountain Park, whilst there are also two lovely nature trails to hike; ‘Doksa soi o Theos’, and ‘Teisia tis Madaris. In the community there is a hotel and agrotourism accommodation for visitors as well as several places to have a meal.

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Fikardou

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Located in the Lefkosia (Nicosia) district, Fikardou village sits at an altitude of 900 metres on the south-eastern slope of Troodos, in the region of Pitsilia.

This secluded and idyllic village, now almost deserted, has been declared an Ancient Monument in 1978 by the department of antiquities, and won the Europa Nostra award in 1987. The village was carefully restored to preserve the 18th century houses with their remarkable woodwork and folk architecture and vehicles are not allowed to enter. Two of these – the House of Katsinioros, and the House of Achilleas Dimitris – are now owned by the Department of Antiquities, and have been turned into museums, exhibiting rural items and depicting rural life in years past.

The village church, dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul, dates from the 16th century AD.

The name of the village is believed to have originated from the Greek for ‘den of fugitives’ (‘figa andron’), from the fugitives who were recruited by two dominant clans that controlled the region between 400 AD – 800 AD.

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