Polemi in 500 Metres

Published 20th of February, 2021

Colourful Skull

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I wonder why this was painted red and green?

The Main Square

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The side-road leads down to Polemi's Main Square. Before COVID, the tulip festival and summer fete were held here. If I turn right here I will be heading home, but first I want to visit the Metochi. This used to be an outpost of Kykkos Monastery, and in more recent years, has hosted the tulip festival and other celebrations. However, for the last couple of years it has been closed for renovations.

To The Main Church

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I'm standing in the square now. I came from the left. The centre of the village lies up this hill. The Metochi is to the right.

Shrine

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There is a shrine here, dedicated, I think to the dead of the 1974 invasion.

Playground

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There is also a playground here, and some olive-making paraphernalia. I have to say, I think the playground could do with a lick of paint.

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