The Nicosia district, 40 kilometers from the capital of Cyprus, at the foot of the Troodos Mountains is located quite small uninhabited village Fikardu, which, nevertheless, is very popular among tourists. At the moment, the town acquired the status of a kind of open-air museum. Residents left Fikardu in the XIX century, but soon it was carefully restored, which helped keep the whole identity of the place - houses, their furniture have exactly the same form as they were in the XVIII century, so you can immerse yourself in the history of the space. Beautiful wood and stone buildings adorned with intricate carvings, openwork balconies and colorful ornaments will not leave anyone indifferent.

The two houses of the village have been completely transformed into a museum where you can see everyday objects, clothing, tools, etc. One of these houses is called Katsinioru, in honor of its former owner. It is a small two-story building with a wooden roof, which is traditionally the top floor was reserved for residential rooms, and the bottom was occupied Storeroom - where crushed grapes, the wine was stored, fruits and vegetables, tools.

The museum is a remarkable example of rural homes XVI-XVIII centuries. There were collected items that most clearly reflect the way of life of the local population of the time. In addition, there can be seen a lot of drawings, photographs and texts that show the process of restoration Fikardu.

Katsinioru In addition, the village is worth visiting in the house Akilis Dimitri, which was converted into a workshop of weaving.

It is worth noting that these two museums have been awarded the prize Europa Nostra - the European Organization for the Protection and Preservation of Cultural Heritage.