Kalavasos
– Tenta
Without a doubt, Tenta is one of the most
important Neolithic settlements in Cyprus. The large
Bronze Age town Agios Dimitrios can also be visited
in near the settlement.
Chirokitia
Excavations have brought to light one of
the most rewarding Neolithic cultures in the world.
The settlement, dating back tp 7000 BC, consists of a defence wall,
circular houses, tombs and many stone utensils.
Lefkara village
This picturesque village is famous
for its local lace called “Lefkaritika”
and its silver ware. According to tradition, Leonardo
Da Vinci brought an altar cloth from Lefkara village and donated
it to the Milan Cathedral.
Stavrovouni Monastery
Perched on a rocky peak, Stavrovouni
means “Mountain of the Cross” and was founded
in the 4th century A.D. Tradition says that Saint Eleni,
mother of Constantinos the Great, left a fragment of
the Holy Cross to the monastery. This brotherhood is
extremely devout and women are not allowed to enter the monastery.
Agios Minas Convent
This 15th century monastery near
Lefkara village is famous for its icon-painting.
Kourion
This important and ancient city kingdom of Kourion is one
of the most spectacular archaeological sites on the
island with its impressive fully restored Greco-Roman
amphi-theatre overlooking the sea. Nowadays it is used
for musical and theatrical performances.
Amathus Site
Excavations have revealed important
remains of the Archaic, Roman and Christian periods.
Agios Georgios Alamanos Convent
Founded in the 12th
century the nuns put emphasis on icon painting and the
cultivation of herbs.
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