The Troodos Mountains(Greek: Τρόοδος) is located in the southwest of the island Cyprus. Its highest elevation will be Olympos or Chionistra called, it reaches an altitude of 1951 m.
Regions
places
- 1 Prodromos, the small town is located near Mount Olympos at an altitude of 1380 m and is the highest village on the island. The only Cypriot ski area is located near Prodromos, it has 4 slopes and is usually open from January to March. The longest slope is 500 m long and there is an FIS race once a year.
- 2 Omodos. The place is located on the southern edge of the Troodos at an altitude of 810 m. The place is known for the monastery church built in the 19th century Timiou Stavrou. Wine and fruit are grown in the vicinity of Omodos, and the pomace brandy is also known Zivania. In the touristy shops, honey balls and various types of pastries are offered, and you can still see some women here Lace making observe. Some old houses with furniture from a bygone era are also worth seeing.
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background
language
getting there
Map of Troodos Mountains
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Barn roof churches
In the area of the Troodos Mountains there are a few dozen Cypriot Orthodox churches that are covered with wooden shingles and whose roofs are reminiscent of barns. However, they are often magnificently painted inside. In 2001 ten of these churches were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. These churches are in the places
- 3 Kakopetria
- 4 Kalopanagiotis
- 5 Nikitari (Asinou)
- 6 Lagoudera
- 7 Moutoullas
- 8 Pedoulas
- 9 Pelendri
- 10 Galata
- 11 Platanistasa
- 12 Palaichori
miscellaneous
- 1 Kykkos Monastery, founded according to legend in the 11th century. Repeatedly destroyed by fires over time. The present monastery dates from the 19th and 20th centuries. Century. Near the monastery is the grave of Makarios III., he was the head of state of Cyprus from 1960-1974.
