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OMODOS . This is a mountain village famous for its vine which is being produced from ancient times here . You ’ ll be able to try and buy a local vine in almost any house . It ’ s also a perfect place for the admirers of embroidery and goods made of glass . There is a house-museum with the Cypriot traditional interior , photos of the place and a unique village atmosphere of the place . Here you ’ ll be able to see an old vine press and try local bakery and unusual sweets .

TRAVELLING around Troodos

The Troodos mountain range is the biggest on the Island , with mount Olympus being the highest point in the range and in Cyprus . This place is famous for its resorts and picturesque villages , ancient monasteries , churches and castles , some of them are included into the UNESCO heritage ( e . g . St . Nicolas church , the Archangel Michael church , the church of the Transfiguration , etc .). Don ’ t miss visiting such worldwide famous monasteries and Kikkos , Trooditissa , the monastery of the Holy Cross , etc .
MOUTOULLAS is most famous for the UNESCO Heritage site , The Panagia tou Moutoullas church . The traditional Cyprus way of making bread using wooden planks is till observed in tis village , and it is quite a process , one you shouldn ' t miss if you get the chance to be in Moutoullas .
AGROS is situated in the eastern part of Troodos . The fragrant rose water is produced here . The place is also famous for its liqueur and brandy made of rose petals . This is a great place for those who adore meat as you ’ ll be able to buy the best in class lucanica , himerony , lonza and other types of smoked meat .
PLATRES is situated on the southern slope of the Olympus Mountain and it ’ s the starting point for all the walking tours to the picturesque waterfalls of Troodos . You can visit a trout farm and a Chocolate Workshop here or go to the nearest Trooditis monastery and see a wonder-working icon of Holy Mother which , according to the legend , was painted by Luke .
LEFKARA is , probably , one of the most famous Troodos villages . Thousands of tourists come here to admire and buy the products of local craftsmen : exquisite silver goods and fine lace . The cozy streets of the village , 18 wonderful churches and the assortment of cafes and restaurants will not leave you indifferent .
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