While wandering in the picturesque roads of Agros one can meet the tradition, history and culture of the island. But let’s now begin our tour in one of the most beautiful village of Cyprus.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Agros is the amphitheatrical way it is built. The traveler will be amazed by the beautiful buildings of folklore art which decorate the centre of the village. All the houses are built with local materials and more specifically big and rough stones. The roofs of the houses are either pitched or flat. Skopa notes that the village was developed in a linear way along the street which unites the two churches of the village.

The church of Panagia and the Apeitios School will impress every traveler with their size. The church is three-aisled, grandiose and has a very beautiful bell tower. The main material used for the construction of Apeitios School was a local stone, called gavro. The different colors and shades of the stone, caused by the years, don to the school a special beauty. Near the School you can see the monument dedicated to the hero Petros Iliadis who died during the national fight against the English conquerors in 1955-59.

There are two more churches in the village: the one dedicated to John the Baptist and another one dedicated to Apostle Barnabas. The first one is the longest church in the island and the latter belongs to the old calendarists.

In the village you can also find the kindergarten, the nursery and the elementary school. There are also two banks: the Bank of Cyprus and the Agros Cooperative Bank.

The village is making a great effort in the fields of sports and culture and this is obvious through the “Agros Athletic Club” and the “National Sports Center”. The Club has its own football and basketball teams. The Sports Centre has a cultural centre and theatre.

There is also the “Graduates and Friends Club”, the “Forest Friends Association” and the “Women Club of Agros”.

The traditional fountain of “Kaouras” is a place that you must definitely visit. The fountain was built in the early 20th century and water flows all year long.

If you visit the village Agros, do not miss the nature trails! You will be amazed by the incredible flora and the scents of the beautiful flowers. You should also visit the park of Anastasia for a quiet walk and rest.

We must also note that there are two important museums in the village: the museum of Frangulidis and the Museum of Folklore Art. The first museum houses pieces of art of the great Cypriot artist Solonas Frangulidis. He actually painted many portable icons of the church of Panagia Eleousa. In the second museum you can see a traditional olive mill.

Finally, for those who wish to stay in the village, there are many traditional houses for accommodation as well as hotels (Rodon, Meteora, Vlachos). We also recommend you to try the delicious foods and sweets in the several traditional taverns.

Without any doubt, the visitor will be impressed by the nature beauty, the museums, churches, monuments and above all by the traditional hospitality of the locals.

Reference:
Community Coouncil of Agros
Great Cypriot Encyclopedia
Polykarpou Dimitris, “Agros” in the magazine Chronikon
Sofroniou K. Nikos, “the natural symmetry and harmony of space” in the magazine Chronikon