\n\tLocated in the Pafos (Paphos) region, at an altitude of 470 metres above sea level, the quaint village of Kritou Terra is one of the wine growing villages of the area, and also grows various other fruits and crops in its picturesque countryside. Just 45 km away from Pafos airport, Kritou Terra can be reached by following the B7 from the town of Pafos, and then the E711.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe village was once known as \u2018Kritou\u2019 under Frankish rule. It is marked as \u2018Critu\u2019 as well as \u2018Terra\u2019 on old maps, reinforcing the view that there were originally two different villages which eventually merged into one.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe main church of the village is dedicated to Panagia Chryseleousa, whilst the significant church of Agia Aikaterini stands approximately 3 km from the village, having been beautifully restored, and operating once a year on the saint\u2019s day of Agia Aikaterini.<\/p>\n
\n\tLocals of Kritou Terra are also proud of the village\u2019s history as the birthplace of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios – the most prominent Dragoman of Cyprus – as well as its status of having the island\u2019s first \u2018casino\u2019 during Ottoman Rule in the 19th century. Within the casino structure are rare wall paintings of folkloric art, depicting themes inspired by popular legends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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