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Lefkes is a mountainous village, located at the center of the island. Lefkes is built under a pine-covered hill and the village houses are arrayed amphitheatrically. Locals meet on the main square, near the monument dedicated to the Heroes of war, to talk and have a coffee.
Agia Triada is an impressive church constructed of Parian marble in 1835. It features a three-aisle basilica with a raised middle aisle and two bell towers, exquisite examples of work by experienced Parian marble sculptors. Agia Triada is a historical listed monument and one of the churches on Paros that shouldn’t be missed.
Lefkes also has other religious monuments worth visiting such as the church of Panagias Ypapantis, the monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos, the chapel of Agias Kyriakis in Pano Lefkes, and many other small churches. Easter in Lefkes is a unique and worldwide experience.
The feast of Karavolas is held in late August, and is one of the biggest celebrations in the Aegean with plenty of food, karavoles (large snails), wine, music and dancing till dawn.
The Byzantine road starts in Lefkes. It is a unique marble-paved path over 1,000 years old that connects Lefkes with the village of Prodromos.
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