Kria Vrisi (The Cool Water Fountain)
In the Agios Theodoros Soleas (Saint Theodoros Soleas) village and the eastern bank of the Atsa river, at the root of a huge, steep cliff there is, since time immemorial, a historic cool fresh water fountain (Kria Vrisi) of the village. A beautiful treasure, hidden beneath poplar, walnut and terebinth trees, the fountain offered cool water to anyone who needed it. A unique, drinkable water fountain, which supplied water to the local inhabitants as well as to livestock that lived in the region.
It was notably one of the most important points of the village until the 1950s. The cool fountain, called Kria Vrisi in Greek, was a meeting point for locals in the olden days; and an excuse for social gatherings and to take a break from their daily chores. Through the passing of time, development and technological progress, the drinking water was eventually routed to every household of the village. The cool fountain never ceased to offer its water to passers-by and locals alike.
Nowadays, due to work in the area of the cool fountain, a beautiful picnic area has been created. A paved square with wooden tables, benches and shelters has been created to serve anyone who wants to refresh themselves with the cool fresh mountain water of this natural fountain.
Location
Monuments
Panayiotis Toumazos Statue
The statue of the fighter in the National Liberation Struggle of 1955-1959, Panayiotis Toumazos is located in Saranta-Mili Area on the Kakopetria-Troodos road, near his place of death and is made entirely of bronze. The unveiling of the monument was ca
Petra tou Androgynou (Androgyne Stone)
At the entrance of Old Kakopetria, near the uphill road that leads to the church of Metamorphosis, stands a large stone, known as Petra tou Androgynou. According to the tradition, every newly married couple had to walk around, sit down on it, and from
Poyiatzis Water Fountain
The Poyatzis fountain is very close to the Folk Art Museum and the chapel of Agios Georgios. It is an arched fountain that carries a wall plate from the year 1733. Descending a few steps, you can see the fountain from which a small icy brook passes, it
Rodous’s Watermill
The Watermill of Rodou is one of the two watermills located in the village of Galata. It was formerly owned by the Monastery of Podithou and was restored in 2002. It is preserved as a museum by the community. It consists of two imposing towering arches











