new chapel is dedicated to Agia Paraskevi. Every year on 26th July, a large feast is held there.
 The Cave of Agia Paraskevi is not officially open to visit, due to its depth which makes visiting dangerous. It goes deep down leading to the formation of extraordinary stalactites and stalagmites. The most interesting feature of this cave is the formation of amazing shapes and rocky structures. Along time, these rocky structures have taken the shape of a smiling child, a bear, a woman's head and many others.
Deeper inside the cave, there is an altar here, where sacrifices were executed during the ancient times for the purpose of cult worshipping. Lots of peculiar names and symbols have been inscribed in the walls close to this praying room. There are other chambers inside the cave at various depths and heights.
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