The quiet village of Galata is located in the picturesque valley of Solea in the Troodos mountains, Nicosia district just over 60 km on southwest from the city. The village was built right on the banks of the river Klarios many centuries ago.

This place is one of the favorite resorts visiting Cyprus tourists, and especially love him Cypriots themselves, as the temperature in the summer months there is not as high as in the rest of the island. In addition to captivating landscapes, plenty of greenery and clean fresh air in Galata there are a huge number of attractions that are worth paying attention to. There are six churches, among which the Church of the Archangel Michael and of the Holy Cross, and also the ancient Church of Agia Paraskevi, famous for its marvelous frescoes. In addition, some of these buildings are included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites, such as the famous Church of Panagia Podit, created in the XVI century.

Houses of local residents is not less interesting than the buildings of ancient times – they are a wonderful mix of styles and give the village a special charm. Their distinctive feature is the abundance of details – carved wooden shutters, neat balconies and ladders, patterns, lined with colorful tiles, graceful columns and beams, bright conical roof. In addition, you should visit the local Museum of folk art, where you can see things, tells the story of Galatians: the work of local craftsmen, household items, books, clothes and much more.

Galata also known as the place where they grow the best fruits and berries on the island – different varieties of apples, peaches, grapes, cherries, plums, and so on.