Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Archangelos Michael
CHURCH
(
h
10am-6pm Tue-Sun)
Most people visit Pedoulas to see this extraordinary Unesco-listed church. Dating from
1474, the gable-roofed building sits in the lower part of the village. Its evocative and
brightly coloured frescos, restored in 1980, show a move towards the naturalism of the
post-Byzantine revival, and are credited to an artist known only as Adamos. The key to
the church is held at the Byzantine Museum across the street.
Also depicted are, of course, the Archangel Michael, looming above the faithful, as
well as the denial of Christ, the sacrifice of Abraham, the Virgin and Christ, and a beauti-
ful baptism scene where an unclothed Christ is exiting the River Jordan with fish swim-
ming at his feet.
Be sure not to mistake the looming white Church of the Holy Cross just up the road for
this far more famous and historic church.
Byzantine Museum
MUSEUM
(
h
10am-4.30pm Tue-Sun)
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The museum's rich collection of 12th- to 15th-century icons come from six ancient Byz-
antine churches in the village and include the late-13th-century icon of the Virgin Vorinis.
Many pieces have featured in exhibitions worldwide.
Folk Art Museum
MUSEUM
(
h
10am-4pm Tue-Sun)
F
Near the village centre, this museum houses clothing, furniture and agricultural tools that
provide a snapshot of the culture, customs and history of the Marathasa region.
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Eating
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Elyssia
CYPRIOT
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9975 3573; Filoxenias 47; mains €10, meze €20;
h
10am-11pm)
The moussaka here apparently attracts regulars from Pafos - it is that good. The congenial
owner (who also runs the same name hotel) loves to cook - and it shows. Aside from
meals, she sells a tantalising range of homemade preserves and chutneys. Rumbling tum-
mies can opt for the meze comprising 20 plates and is another crowd pleaser. The fire-
place gets going in winter.
Platanos
CYPRIOT
(Vasou Hadjiioannou; mains €9;
h
8am-6pm)
