Description of the attraction
The small but very picturesque village of Kakopetria is located in the metropolitan area, 55 kilometers southwest of Nicosia. It is located almost at the foot of the Troodos Mountains at an altitude of 667 meters above sea level and is considered the "highest" settlement in the Solea Valley. The village is surrounded by dense forest and stands on the banks of two rivers at once - Kargotis and Garillis.
In total, about 1200 permanent residents live in the village, in addition, many wealthy Cypriots have real estate there and spend the whole summer in Kakopetria.
The first mentions of the village appeared in the Middle Ages, but this area was inhabited even earlier - in the 6th-7th centuries, which was confirmed by excavations carried out in 1938. It was then that the sanctuary was discovered, which, most likely, was created in honor of the goddess Athena. In addition, a large number of clay, bronze and iron products were found there, mainly statues that depicted Athena, Hercules and other characters in Greek myths.
Kakopetria, thanks to its mild climate, cozy narrow streets, friendly atmosphere and the beauty of the surrounding nature, has won great popularity among tourists. In addition, there are several attractions in the village that are worth seeing - churches, museums, monuments to prominent local residents. So when visiting Kakopetria, be sure to visit the Linos Museum, the exposition of which is dedicated to the “national” products - wine, bread and olive oil. Also, a special place in the history of the village is occupied by the Church of St. Nicholas, which was once part of a monastery complex built in the 11th century.
