Geroskipou

Geroskipou (Greek: Γεροσκήπου; Turkish: Yeroşibu) is a coastal village in Cyprus, east of Paphos. Its current population is approximately 7,000 and it is the second largest municipality in the Paphos District. Yeroskipou, with its remarkable five-domed Byzantine church of Agia Paraskevi, and its Folk Art Museum, is a popular tourist destination. It is known especially for the production of the confectionery "lokum" (locally loukoumia or lukum). The town is the only place in the world which has protected geographical indication (PGI) for the popular dessert.

Geroskipou
  • Γεροσκήπου (Greek)
  • Yeroşibu (Turkish)
Municipality
Geroskipou
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 34°46′N 32°28′E
Country Cyprus
DistrictPaphos District
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total8,313
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
8200
Websitehttp://www.geroskipou-municipality.com
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