Art installation - C.Tsoclis Aphrodite's rock

 estled in the picturesque village of Kouklia, the C. Tsoclis Art Installation stands as a remarkable tribute to contemporary sculpture. This outdoor exhibition showcases an array of striking metal sculptures crafted by the renowned artist C. Tsoclis, inviting visitors into a world where art seamlessly blends with the natural beauty of Cyprus. The installation features a variety of intricate designs and forms that encourage exploration and engagement, making it an ideal spot for both photography and contemplation. As you stroll through the installation, each piece tells a story and sparks the imagination, giving visitors a unique opportunity to connect with art in a serene setting. The surrounding landscape, characterized by rolling hills and lush greenery, enhances the experience, offering a breathtaking backdrop for the sculptures. The site is open to the public, making it easily accessible for tourists looking to immerse themselves in culture and creativity. For those interested in art, photography, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, the C. Tsoclis Art Installation is a gem that captures the essence of Cyprus's rich artistic heritage. Whether you're a local or a traveler, this installation promises an unforgettable experience that resonates long after your visit.

Choirokitia Cyprus

 The Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia, occupied from the 7th to the 4th millennium B.C., is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the eastern Mediterranean. Its remains and the finds from the excavations there have thrown much light on the evolution of human society in this key region. Since only part of the site has been excavated, it forms an exceptional archaeological reserve for future study.

Located in the District of Larnaka, about 6 km from the southern coast of Cyprus, the Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia lies on the slopes of a hill partly enclosed in a loop of the Maroni River. Occupied from the 7th to the 5th millennium B.C., the village covers an area of approximately 3 ha at its maximum extent and is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the eastern Mediterranean. It represents the Aceramic Neolithic of Cyprus at its peak, that is the success of the first human occupation of the island by farmers coming from the Near East mainland around the beginning of 9th millennium.

Excavations have shown that the settlement consisted of circular houses built from mudbrick and stone with flat roofs and that it was protected by successive walls. A complex architectural system providing access to the village has been uncovered on the top of the hill. The achievement of such an impressive construction, built according to a preconceived plan, expresses an important collective effort, with few known parallels in the Near East, and suggests a structured social organisation able to construct and maintain works of a large scale for the common good. A house consisted of several circular buildings equipped with hearths and basins arranged around a small courtyard where domestic activities took place. The houses belonged to the living, as well as to the dead who were buried in pits beneath the rammed earthen floors. Among the finds such as flint tools, bone tools, stone vessels, vegetal and animal remains, noteworthy are the anthropomorphic figurines in stone (one in clay), which point, together with funerary rituals, to the existence of elaborate beliefs. Since only part of the site has been excavated, it forms an exceptional archaeological reserve for future study.

Cyprus Almirolivado picnic site

 Midway on the route from Pano Amiandos towards Troodos, there is a location of unique beauty. The Almirolivado picnic site is a precious natural reserve, one that has magical images in store every season of the year. 

Surrounded by a dense pine forest, the picnic area has the  necessary facilities to host all who seek moments of serenity at an altitude of 1600 meters. Featuring wooden tables and fountains with fresh spring water, this space can accommodate up to 2000 visitors.

Its uniqueness lies in the fact that each season boasts a different landscape. Various types of shrubs and protected peat (low vegetation that flourishes in humid places) grow among the tall pine trees. The peat is spread across a large, enclosed area next to the picnic site. This area is transformed into a lake in the autumn and spring, while in the winter it creates a dream-like, wintery-white scene. 

Cyrus Troodos

Old Troodos-Platres road

Platanos tou kalogerou, Prodromos

Troodos with snow

Kelefos bridge

Almirolivado grass pits

Paleomylos

 

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