Omodos

Omodos (Greek: 'Ομοδος) is a village in the Troödos Mountains of Cyprus. It is also located in the Limassol District of Cyprus and is 80 kilometers from the city of Nicosia. The village produces much wine and holds a wine festival every August. You can visit a 17th-century stone-built monastery via a cobblestone path and sample local wine for free at many outlets. There are restaurants, traditional tavernas, and modern bars housed in traditional buildings.

Omodos
'Ομοδος
Location of Omodos
CountryCyprus
DistrictLimassol District
Population
 (2001[1])
 • Total284
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Websitehttp://www.omodos.org
  • The monastery and the surrounding streets
    The monastery and the surrounding streets
  • Omodos square
    Omodos square
  • Street vendor in Omodos streets
    Street vendor in Omodos streets
  • Typical streets of Omodos
    Typical streets of Omodos
  • Omodos archway
    Omodos archway
  • Omodos old traditional wine press workplace
    Omodos old traditional wine press workplace
  • Old woman in Omodos crocheting
    Old woman in Omodos crocheting
  • Monastery of Stavros exterior
    Monastery of Stavros exterior
  • Interior of the church of Holy Cross
    Interior of the church of Holy Cross

34°50′53″N 32°48′30″E

References
  1. Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus, 2001 Population Census, MS Excel document


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