untouched and are now closed up and uninhabited. For the most part, the traditional architecture of Pano Lefkara remains intact. Conservation and architectural heritage Numerous traditional houses have been listed by the Department of Antiquities and the Department of Housing and Urbanism. Since 1978, several buildings have been rehabilitated by the Department of Antiquities, most particularly the Patsalos residence, which has been converted into a local museum of embroidery and traditional silverwork. A rehabilitation decree issued by the Department of Housing will include all traditional buildings pending listing. Pano Lefkara has a mosque that was built in the 20th century with the help of Turkish Cypriots living abroad, who had their roots in Pano Lefkara. A previous, Ottoman mosque existed in its place, but was destroyed in the 1890s. The rectangular mosque, with a minaret attached to the northeastern corner, reflects the traditional rural architecture of Cyprus. International relations Twin towns — Sister cities Pano Lefkara is twinned with: Rafina, Greece Lusignan, Vienne, France, which is connected to the House of Lusignan, the former ruling house of the Kingdom of Cyprus References External links Images and more information about Lefkara in the 20th century Lefkara Association in America Municipalities in Larnaca District