Cyprus is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean basin. It has a comfortable climate and a lot of resorts . Every year hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world visit the island. In addition to the delightful beaches , Cyprus boasts an interesting centuries-old history and places that carefully preserve memories of the past centuries.
In the eastern part of the island is located Eroskipos - the oldest of the villages of Cyprus. The name of the village, translated from the ancient Greek language, sounds like a "sacred garden". According to legends and myths that have survived to this day, the famous garden of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love, grew here.
Of course, there are no scientific proofs and confirmations of the legend, but still Yeriskipos is one of the most visited places in Cyprus.
Attractions in Eroskipos
The visiting card of the village is the church of St. Paraskeva . This is one of the old buildings of the island, which was erected by believers in the IX century. The walls of the temple are decorated with decorative paintings and frescoes depicting the lives and deeds of saints. Anyone can visit the church. Free admission.
Another important place of Yeroskypos is the Museum of Folk Art . It contains an interesting collection of antiquities that have survived to this day. If you are interested in crafts, you must certainly visit this museum. The entrance fee is 2 euros for a ticket for an adult, children are not charged.
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Gastronomic paradise
Lovers of sweet will be pleasantly surprised by the fact that in Yeriskipos they cook traditional national sweetness - lukumiyu. This confection is made from a mixture of fruit jelly and almonds, generously sprinkled with powdered sugar. Shop with delicacies are easy to find, because it is located in the heart of the village.
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