Built on the foothill of the mountain region of Machairas and covered by the green colour of the olive groves, Lythrodontas is known for its rich olive groves. The village is located in the Nicosia District, in a relatively short distance from the capital, since it is only 31 kilometres away.
Naming
The name of the village, according to the Great Cyprus Encyclopaedia, “was first derived by the first resident who was named “Erythrodontas”, meaning a person with red teeth. The same is also mentioned on a document of the Community Council’s records. According to this document, Erythrodontas, who was called Lythrodontas as the years went by, was a big land owner of the area and he had some kind of a flaw with his teeth.
Churches
The main church of Lythrodontas is dedicated to Agios Therapontas. The remaining churches of the village are dedicated to Archangel Michael, to Agios Georgios and to Panagia (Virgin Mary). Moreover, situated southwest of Lythrodontas is the old Monastery of Prophet Elias, which is today owned by the Monastery of Machairas.
Services
Bank, Supermarkets, Bakery, coffee shops, shops, playground
Nature trails and sports activities
Sources:
Giorgos Karouzis. “Strolling Around Cyprus, Lemesos, City and District, Lefkosia 2001.
Great Cyprus Encyclopaedia, vol. 9
Lythrodontas Community Council
Photo credits:
Balla.com.cy
Vasilis Karanikas
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