GEROSKIPOU: THE SACRED GARDEN

Let the past come to life in the land where Aphrodite once raomed and ancient pilgrims came from far and wide to worship her.

Not far from the mythological birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, lies the Municipality of Geroskipou. The name comes from the ancient "Hieros Kipos", or Sacred Garden, dedicated to Aphrodite. Live the legend of the goddess at the hilltop spot where her temple once stood, one of the most celebrated places in the ancient Greek world for its association with the cult of Aphrodite.

Browse the many roadside stalls selling handicrafts such as basketry and pottery for which Geroskipou is known for now a days and visit the Folk Art Museum for striking representation of traditional Cypriot life.