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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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