Geroskipou (; ) is a coastal village and municipal district in the Paphos District of Cyprus. Its current population is approximately 7,000. It is noted for the production of lokum, a confectionery commonly known as Turkish delight in English, and is the only place in the world with protected geographical indication (essentially a trademark) for lokum.
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Geroskipou (; ) is a coastal village and municipal district in the Paphos District of Cyprus. Its current population is approximately 7,000. It is noted for the production of lokum, a confectionery commonly known as Turkish delight in English, and is the only place in the world with protected geographical indication (essentially a trademark) for lokum.
==History== According to local tradition, and as is implied in the etymology of the town's name, Geroskipou was the site of the goddess Aphrodite's sacred gardens in Greek mythology. Its name, combining "yeros" (ιερός, holy) and "kipou" (κήπος, garden), means "holy garden". Ancient pilgrims from Nea Paphos passed through Geroskipou before reaching the temple of Aphrodite at Kouklia.
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