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The Pierides Museum is the oldest private museum in Cyprus. It is housed in the ancestral Pierides family home, a colonial style building built in 1815. The museum’s comprehensive collection was assembled by the Pierides family and includes some of…

The archaeological site, where this museum is located, is a small settlement dating to the 12th century BC, the end of the Late Bronze age. According to archaeologists, the settlement has been termed a “colony” of the first Achaean (Mycenaean)…

The old wine-press of Omodos, known as Linos,is in a short distance from the square of the village and is open to visitors.

Pottery as a profession appeared in Cyprus in the early Neolithic Period. With the appearance of pottery, the Cypriot craftsman used the plasticity of the clay, collection it from local surroundings, to create domestic utensils for everyday use.

Pipilla, knoted lace, has a special place among the Cypriot folk art. It's a rich artistic expression, made exclusively with the use of needle and thread.

The origins of Phyti weaving are lost in the ages. It has evolved through time, having undergone changes brought about by the history of the island. Geometric patterns similar to motifs used in Phyti weaving were used since ancient times as can be…

Lefkara lace embroidery, known as Lefkaritiko, is one of the most distinctive crafts of Cyprus. It is the best known in Cypriot embroidery. Its name derives from the village of Lefkara, the village where it was first developed.

The church is dedicated to Saints Barnabas and
Hilarion. It was probably built in the 9th or 10th
century and is an outstanding example of Cypriot
Byzantine architecture.

Trooditissa Monastery is situated in a beautiful spot among pine trees. It was originally founded in the 13th century, but the present church was built in 1731. The church contains a priceless silver-leaf covered icon of the Virgin Mary brought from…

The Panagia Asinou Church is a UNESCO World
Heritage site. It is a small church dedicated to the Virgin of “Phorbia”, with wall paintings dating from the 12th to the 17th century, which are considered to be some of the finest on the island. The…