Next to the Troodos mountain system is a small but quite famous village called Lefkara, which means "White Mountains" - the mountains at the foot of which Lefkara stands are indeed white in colour.
Quiet and clean streets, neat houses and lots of greenery attract both foreign tourists and Cypriots to the village. This place is a real open-air museum, because almost all the buildings there were built in the 19 - early 20th century. But most of all Lefkara is famous for its silverware and beautiful lace. Almost the entire population of the village is engaged in the production of silverware and jewellery, as well as napkins, tablecloths, bedspreads and other tracery. Walking along the narrow, winding streets, where two donkeys can only pass each other, you can see the locals at work and watch the complex and labour-intensive process of creating the finest lace, which is even called "lefkaritika". According to the locals, Leonardo da Vinci once visited Lefkara and liked the local lace so much that he even bought a few pieces, which he then presented to the Milan Cathedral to decorate the altar.
One of the main attractions of the village is the Church of Stavros, which is adorned with a marvellous silver cross made by local craftsmen back in the 18th century. In addition, the carved iconostasis of the church is no less famous.
Also in the village you should visit the Folk Art Museum, taste traditional dishes and savour the delicious local wine.
