iterranean. Although the island seems the exclusive province of Aphrodite, the Troodos Mountains stand against the pagan goddess with a wealth of celestial magnitude. And, in addition to the highest peak of the island, Mount Olympus, Troodos is home to beautiful churches built in the Byzantine period. Encased in idyllic forests, gems of simple architecture of these temples are inside, as embodied in frescoes and icons that leave visitors speechl… Continue reading →