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Kakopetria

Kakopetria combines a historic core of narrow lanes with its role as a reference point for visiting Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, which stands apart from the village centre.

Exterior of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis with its steep timber roof in the Solea Valley.
Photo by Zairon Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Walk through the lanes of the historic core.
  • Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, a nearby church set apart from the centre.
Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis
Photo by Daryona Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis
Photo by Zairon Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Kakopetria

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Exterior of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis with its steep timber roof in the Solea Valley.

Three Painted Churches to Explore in the Solea Valley

A focused itinerary through Kakopetria, Galata and Nikitari for understanding Troodos’s frescoes without trying to cover all ten World Heritage churches.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026