Architecture
The villages in Solea retain their traditional character with most of the old houses being made of local stone, roofs tiled with tiles and wooden balconies.
Traditional folk architecture is also reflected in the Hani ton Kalianon, also known as “The Station”, located on the old road of Nicosia – Troodos and was built around 1900 AD.
Finally, the Sixty Houses (Exinta Spitia) are a settlement, according to the same architectural model, originally built to accommodate the workers of the Skouriotissa Mines.
Evrychou Traditional Centre
Evrychou is built on the eastern bank of the Karkotis River, at an average altitude of 440 metres. Small streams flowing down the slopes to the valley, which break up the landscape of the village. Evrychou retains its traditional character with old hou
Exinta Spitia (Sixty Houses Settlement)
Exinta Spitia (Sixty Houses) is a settlement outside the village of Skouriotissa. They were originally built to house the workers of the mine. Skouriotissa is essentially a mining settlement created next to the homonymous mine. Its inhabitants were alm
Galata Village Square
Galata is a beautiful village, built at 60km west of the city of Nicosia. The lush landscape that surrounds it, along with its many sights and amenities, make it a great attraction for visitors and tourists. A noteworthy mention should be made regardin
Hani ton Kalianon
Hanin (derived from the Turkish word han), meaning an Inn, an old type of hotel, was one of the most important public buildings along with the public baths. These kinds of Inns operated in Cyprus until the early 20th century. The countryside Inns were
