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Phyti Village in Cyprus
Phyti is a small Cypriot village located 25 kilometres north-east of Paphos and 20 kilometres south-east of Polis Chrysochous. It stands at the top of a plateau, at an average altitude of 680 metres. This gives it a good climate, a dry and cool summer and a non-freezing winter. Phyti receives a rainful of about 640 millimetres annually, as vines, legumes, cereals and fruit trees are cultivated in the community. The village's population has fluctuated greatly throughout the years. In 1881, it's habitants were 225 and increased to 272 in 1901 to 313 in 1921. Then to 383 in 1946. After this time the village was struck by the urban pull decreasing it's occupants to 342 in 1960 to 328 in 1973, then to 197 in 1982. In 2001 it went down to 97 people and now today it has only 60 people. Phyti is also written as Fyti or Foiti. Phyti is, also, well known for it's weaving. There is a small museum where a lady weaves traditional blankets by using the old loom for weaving. The visitor can admire the unique "Fythkiotika" textiles in the Museum of Weaving and Folkloric Art and see how it is done today. This was built in 1947. Charalambous Mavrellis, a retired schoolteacher, is the curator of the museum and is extremely knowledgeable not just about the village's weaving tradition but on the general history of the village as well. Today, Phyti is known for it's picturesque views. All houses there are made of local stone. Study the architecture of the village's houses and visit the two old, stone made fountains and enjoy his/her lunch in two taverns situated at the community's centre. There is, also, a Greek Orthodox church. The Priest greets and welcomes his visitors. The 19th century church of St. Dimitris, situated in the village square, was constructed in 1857. The altar screen is dated 1854 and doesn't look as if it has aged at all, the colours still looking vibrant and fresh. Over all, this village is a very traditional style place to visit. The natural beauty is stunning when driving up towards it through the hills where breath taking views can be seen. A drive up to Phyti is well worth while for anyone just to see for yourself what the area is like.
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This intel was contributed by dee22
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