Among the many excursions offered by local tourist companies with resting in Pissouri, I recommend the trip to the historical region of Cyprus, which is called Krasoloja. The route will be held on the most picturesque places and on its goal for tourists there are several stops at once for exploring the main objects and attractions, as well as for photographing. The excursion includes a visit to the settlements: Omodos with his monastery of the honest cross and square, posted historical paving; Wasa with his stony tracks; Kilani with his houses having painted windows and doors in blue; FINES, known for its ceramics and leaf with his stone houses. Your path will run through the areas of Eriim and Socyras, in which people lived since the neolithic era. Excursion lasts about 6 hours and costs 55 euros per person.
The first on your route will be the village of Erie. At this place, there was once a large settlement related to the copper century, and it was here that the most ancient copper tool of Cyprus was found. Further, the excursion bus crosses the bridge over the river Kurris and turns to the north. On the way you will meet the village of Kanda, in which you will be visited by two old churches of the 15th century: Church of Chrysopolitis and Church of Saint Marina. The village also has a chapel of the Holy Napa, built in the 16th century.
This locality is located in the valley of the river Kurris and is really worthy of your attention. During recent archaeological excavations, there were many objects of the Neolithic era. Further, just five kilometers from Kanda, you will have a stop at the place of settlement of the Neolithic era of Solis. The houses here are very close to each other and are separated only by narrow corridors. Foundations of buildings are stone, and the upper part is made of wood and clay. The settlement of Sotras was built on the top of the hill, near which the river flowed, and the nearby plain was quite suitable for growing the necessary crops on it. Finds made in this area are currently being exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Nicosia.
Moving further towards the Troodos, pay attention to how the terrain landscape will change. Pines, the abundance that you watched on both sides of the road earlier, now crowded with vineyards. The villages scattered in local hills are drowning in the green of trees. And so you enter the terrain of Krashaniya. There are stops in some of the local villages. Their number includes omodos. "OMA" and "ODEO" means "intersection of roads." Indeed, hence the many roads begins in the neighboring settlements. Omodos is one of the most famous wine-making villages of Cyprus. It is here that you will visit one of the most famous on the island of Daville Vinograd - "Lino". During the sightseeing excursion, you will familiarize yourself with the traditional architecture of the village with her streets, stone houses and beautiful courtyards, completely planted with all sorts of flowers.
In the center of the village and near the paved storage area there is a Monastery of the Black Cross, who was once a major center of education not only of this area, but also from Cyprus.
Next route village - Fauvera. This is a very old village, which was built on the springs of the mountain, called the Afami. Mountain received his fame for the good grapes grown on it. The population of the village took Christianity about 150. There is a legend, according to which one night, the inhabitants saw a big fire on the site of modern omnosis and, when they searched this area, they discovered a small cross hidden in one of the caves. At this place was later a chapel was built, and then the monastery was founded, which always collected many pilgrims. Gradually, residents from the village of Kuppetra and other districts moved to a new built village, located around the monastery. During inspection, the inspection guide will definitely tell you her interesting and long history. It is believed that in 327 AD. Holy Elena visited here and left a piece of "ditch" - the ropes that the legs of Christ were connected. This is the most holy treasure of the church, hidden at present inside a large silver cross. The bell of the monastery dates back to 1812 and is the gift of the hegumen of Dunfrey. Of great interest to tourists presents the iconostasis of 1813 with old icons, among which the icon of St. Philip is distinguished, written in 1628.
The next village in the characteristic style you will meet in your path is the village of Kilani, which is considerable interest from the point of view of architecture. West Kilani is a terrain of Afami, known for its vineyards far beyond Cyprus. There are two museums in the village: a local church museum with various exhibits dating up by the 13th century and the Museum of winegartes, in which the tools of labor of the vineyards of various periods are exhibited. In this village you will have a stop for lunch in a local tavern, after which you can get a bottle of famous wine in the local souvenir shop.
On the way back on the route you will find a visit to several more villages. First you will be in Vasa. This village still retained its traditional architectural style. Everywhere you can see huge clay jugs for storing wine. Next will be the village of Finney, which
It is long famous for its ceramics. Back in the old days, the villagers found the red clay deposit and after some time turned their homes into small ceramics workshops. The Ceramics Museum is located in the center of the village. It presents a collection of vessels made in the final for several centuries.
Finally, the last stop on the route will be the village of Loffa - one of the most beautiful and rich in historical events in Cyprus. It was built from stone during the time of the Byzantine period and was named thanks to the location of its location on a hill at an altitude of 800 m. The word "Loff" means a hill. The village largely retains traditional architecture and is known to the decisive desire of its inhabitants to restore and preserve old buildings. Stepping along the stone paths of the village, you will feel yourself travelers through the century. The indescribable sensations will be guaranteed.