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- Larnaca
- Lefkara
Lefkara
This beautiful village in the Troodos hills in the west of
Larnaca District is famous for its handmade lace, known as
lefkaritika. The village of Lefkara, which actually consists of an
upper and lower town section, is off the main Nicosia/Limassol
highway and features cobbled streets and picturesque architecture.
Groups of women sit in the narrow village streets working on their
fine embroidery, as they have for centuries. The village is also
known for its skilled silversmiths who produce fine filigree work,
and there is a small Turkish Delight factory. A folklore museum in
the town shows visitors what life was like on Cyprus a hundred
years ago. The museum is sited in a restored house and exhibits the
furniture and effects of a wealthy family of the time, local
costumes and examples of the Lefkara lacework.
Information & Facts
Language
The majority of Cypriots speak Greek, and a small
percentage speaks Turkish. The Greek Cypriot dialect differs from
mainland Greece. English, German and French are spoken in tourist
areas.
Money
The currency was changed to the Euro (EUR) on 1 January 2008.
Major credit cards are accepted at most establishments. Money and
travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks, open from Monday to
Friday. There are ATMs spread throughout the island, operating 24
hours a day.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to last Sunday
in October).