Monuments
In the Solea region, a series of monuments are preserved. They are living proof of the region’s history.
On the one hand the traditional olive mills and watermills, as well as the stone bridges and water fountains are buildings of enormous architectural value that are surrounded most of the time by landscapes of unique beauty. The hydroelectric power station in Kakopetria on the other hand, is a unique phenomenon for the history of electricity on the island.
Finally, the Heroes’ Monuments, created as a sign of admiration, are dedicated to the heroes, who with their sacrifice sealed the National Liberation War of 1955-1959.
The EOKA Limeria (Hideout Dens)
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
The Kyrillou Watermill
Kyrillos’s mill is located in Galata, next to the Karkotis River, and has been restored, making it the attraction of visitors, locals and foreigners. Chrysanthos and Andreas Kyrillou were the only ones all over Cyprus who knew how to process and assemb
The Mastre Philippou Fountain
The Mastre Philippou water fountain can be found near the Galata village square. It bears the inscription: “ΒΡΥΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΜΑΣΤΡΕ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ” (Mastre Philippos’s Water fountain) and it was built in 1986. It was built by the late Philippos Loïzou. During his l
Venetian Bridge
The Venetian bridge, built in the 16th century, formerly connected the village with the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lambadistis, the primary school and the rural area beyond. It is located just below the Monastery between towering plane trees, a short d