Pervolia
Pervolia Περβόλια | |
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village | |
![]() The tower of Regaena | |
Coordinates: 34°49′51″N 33°34′42″E / 34.83083°N 33.57833°E | |
Country | ![]() |
District | Larnaca District |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,009 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Website | http://www.pervolia.eu/en |
Pervolia (Greek: Περβόλια; Turkish: Bahçalar), also spelled Perivolia (Greek: Περιβόλια), is a village located in the Larnaca District of Cyprus.
History
[edit]In ancient years, Pervolia was a resting place for kings and wealthy people in the area.[1] It was named after Greek word ‘pervoli’ for its abundant gardens, fertile soil, and thousands of productive trees.[1] It used to belong to the royal family of the House of Lusignan during the Frankish Period of Cyprus, which lasted from 1191 until 1489.[1] The last owner of this period was Charles Lusignan, who was persecuted by King James II of Cyprus because he supported Queen Charlotte.[1] King James II of Cyprus took off Pervolia from Charles by issuing a decree.[1] Pervolia was sold to the Podokatares family from Greece during the Venetian Period of Cyprus, and the last owner was Ektoras Podokatoras from 1489 to 1571.[1]
Monuments and points of interest
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6e/Cosmopolitan_Faros_beach_in_Pervolia_village_in_Larnaca_Republic_of_Cyprus.jpg/220px-Cosmopolitan_Faros_beach_in_Pervolia_village_in_Larnaca_Republic_of_Cyprus.jpg)
One of landmarks of Pervolia is the Light house of Pervolia. Tower of Regaena is Venetian watchtower, small stone tower built during Venetian occupation 1489–1570.[2] It is used as observation point in order to send messages in case of attacks from sea. One of churches Agios Leontios the Miracle-maker is from 1500.[1] Second church built 1903. is dedicated to the Great Martyr Agia Eirini. Faros beach is situated in Pervolia.
Population
[edit]In 1881, Pervolia had 375 residents. This increased to 734 by 1960, followed by 1,144 by 1993, then 1,920 by 2001, and finally 3,009 by 2011.[3] In the summer, the village changes appearance since it is flooded by thousands of local and foreign visitors, with over 5,000 people moving around the village on a daily basis.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Pervolia
- ^ Tower of Regina
- ^ "Population - Place of Residence, 2011". Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT). 17 April 2014. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014.