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 regarding the square of the village, where under the shade of an ancient oak and plane trees, with the river Karkotis rolling nearby, one will experience unforgettable moments of peace and tranquility, as well as enjoy the cool temperatures during the summer months. If you’re lucky to be there during the summer months, many events take place in the village square and offer a pleasant change to your trip.
Today, in Galata, thanks to the necessary infrastructure for dining and accommodation, its sights, namely, the Byzantine painted churches, the Folk Art Museum, the Kyrillos Watermill, picturesque nature trails, rich greenery, traditional houses with their characteristic balconies and the fact that this village is so close to Nicosia, Limassol and Troodos, causes tourism to increase year after year.
Location
Architecture
Old Tembria Village
The village of Tembria is located in the centre of the Solea valley, on the west side of the Klarion River. It is 60 km from Nicosia and the average altitude of the village is 500 m. Tradition says that there was an ancient kingdom in the area of the
Palia (Old) Kakopetria
The traditional architecture, on which the building of the houses is based, as well as the traditional way of land mapping Palia Kakopetria, are classified in the rare examples of folk architecture. The old district of the village, with narrow and wind
Palia Galata (The Old Village of Galata) – Traditional Architecture
The settlement of Galata, although compact and centralised around the church of Panagia Odigitria, is built along the valley of the Karkotis river. The tiled roofs, wooden balconies and local stone with which the walls of the houses and the mantles are
Traditional Balconies – Terraces
Galata is also known as the “village of the balconies” due to the many houses with balconies. They are all buildings of the 1900s. The balconies of Galata, especially during the summer months, were where families would gather. There, they enjoyed the c
