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Russian Epitaphios (Embroidered cloth depicting the Dead Christ)

Kato Drys is the birthplace of Agios Neofytos, who was born in 1134. Of interest are the church of Agios Charalambos, built in 1897 and the 16th century church of Panagia, which has recently been restored. Many buildings exhibit rural architecture,…

Reliquary bearing the elavation of the Holy Cross

Receptacles for Holy water used for aspersion.Around 18th century

Receptacle for Communion water (Holy Communion utensil)

Receptables for communion water. The receptable on the right side is dated in 1801 (with the little cross above it) and the second in the 19th century.

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 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…

Piece of sacredotal costume. Epitrachilion stole

The Pilavakeion, a private museum of folk art, displays examples of local pottery, traditional agricultural tools and kitchen utensils.