About the region
About Tylliria
Villages, legends and landmarks of the far north-west of the Nicosia region.
The villages
The villages of Tylliria
Tylliria lies at the very end of the Nicosia region, where the hills meet the sea. Its communities include Kato Pyrgos on the coast, Pano Pyrgos further inland, the secluded village of Mosfili and Pigenia, home of the Kato Pyrgos Viewpoint.
The area also takes in Mansoura, Agios Theodoros and Selladi tou Appi.
History
A tower and a name
Perched on the picturesque Trulli hill in Kato Pyrgos stands a medieval tower. A silent sentinel from the Byzantine era, it served as a beacon for friendly vessels and a watchful eye on the horizon. Despite its grandeur, it didn’t inspire the village’s name, Kato Pyrgos, which emerged later.
The true ‘tower’, or Pyrgos, lies further inland in Pano Pyrgos.
The origin of the “Pyrgos” village name is intertwined with the mysterious remnants found at the “Avli” site, a Greek term meaning “court”. Was it a guardian’s dwelling, a secluded Latin monastery, or a feudal lord’s grand seat?
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