Monument of the 256 Infantry Battalion
The 256 Infantry Battalion had its headquarters, after the invasion, in Evrychou. National guards from all corners of Cyprus served it and played a decisive role in the main fronts of the battles.
On August 6, and while the truce was agreed, the men of the battalion were trapped in the Lapithos Karavas area by the 39th Division of Attila and attacked.
Few fighters resisted with their meager means causing serious blows to the Turks attack. Shortly before noon, they were ordered to retreat and settle on the Vassileia – Vavila line. But the Turks had managed to reach the area of Aïkerotissa in Lapithos and after they had already been hidden in the reeds that existed in the area, they set up a lethal ambush on their retreating fighters. The report was tough as it counted 58 men dead or missing.
At the initiative of the surviving officers and soldiers of the Order and with the contribution of the Community Council of Evrychou, a memorial was set up to remind them of their sacrifice forever. On the relief plate of the monument are also the 58 victims.
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Monuments
Agios Iraklidios (St. Heraclidios) Bridge
Agios Iraklidios is the first well-known Saint from Solea, who was initiated into Christianity by the Apostles Barnabas and Paul. He then made it his mission to the spread the word of Christianity to Cyprus. In the place of its origin, between the vill
Chrysanthos Mylonas Hideaway
Chrysanthos Mylonas was born in the village of Galata in 1935. He was called to fight in EOKA in 1955 while still studying in the 5th grade of the Solea High School. He served in the battle with his cousin Evagoras Papachristoforou. He was very active
Construction of The EOKA Hideouts
The Limeria was a four-part hideout den: the headquarters, the warehouse, a galley, and an observatory. They are located on the ridge that overlooks the village of Kourdali. The headquarters of EOKA was located here for a while. The leader lived in the
Gefyri Mylou Gonias (The Corner Mill Bridge)
Next to the Mylos tis Gonias is a large stone bridge. It is the first bridge built in Kakopetria and was the exclusive access road between Solea, Pitsilia and Marathasa. From the bridge the inhabitants of Kakopetria had access to the greater area, whil