Geroskipou Attractions
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This small village is known for its association with the goddess Aphrodite. It has a beautiful tourist beach, an interesting folk museum and a fine church, Agia Paraskevi.
The Byzantine church dates from the 10th century and is also one of the most unusual on the island, having five domes. The three domes over the nave intersect with two over the aisles to form a cross. Some of the decorations over the altar date from the ninth century. Most of the paintings are of a later period, including a 12th century depiction of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
The Byzantine church dates from the 10th century and is also one of the most unusual on the island, having five domes. The three domes over the nave intersect with two over the aisles to form a cross. Some of the decorations over the altar date from the ninth century. Most of the paintings are of a later period, including a 12th century depiction of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.