Pano Lefkara, Mountain village with lace crafts in Larnaca District, Cyprus.
The stone houses of Pano Lefkara line narrow streets at 575 meters elevation, surrounded by limestone hills in southeastern Cyprus.
The settlement dates to the Byzantine period and reached its peak during the 16th century when it became the largest town in Cyprus.
Local women create intricate lefkaritika lace designs using techniques passed through generations, while silversmiths produce detailed filigree work.
The village sits 30 kilometers from Larnaca airport and features multiple craft shops, restaurants, and the Folk Art Museum in the Patsalos house.
Leonardo da Vinci purchased a lace cloth from Pano Lefkara in 1481, intended for display at the Milan Cathedral.
Location: Larnaca District
Elevation above the sea: 575 m
Website: http://www.lefkara.org.cy
Part of: Larnaca District
Shares border with: Vavatsinia, Lazanias, Lythrodontas, Delikipos, Kornos, Kofinou, Kato Lefkara, Skarinou, Kato Drys, Vavla, Lageia, Choirokoitia
Website: http://lefkara.org.cy
GPS coordinates: 34.81667,33.28333
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:11
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