
Trodos Mountains, Cyprus
The Trodos Mountains range runs the length of the island of Cyprus. Mount Olympos is the highest peak (1952 m) here. There are many picturesque villages at the foot of the mountain - Galata and Kakoperia are famous for their traditional architecture and painted churches. In the Maratasa Valley is the 11th century Kiko Monastery with the most ornate Byzantine church, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its icons, frescoes and architecture.
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