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Avatar Brings 'Marikkou of Lefkara' to Life – AI to Guide Visitors

Published January 23, 2026, 05:11
Avatar Brings 'Marikkou of Lefkara' to Life – AI to Guide Visitors

The Larnaca-Ammochostos Development Company (ANETEL) is promoting an innovative tourism product: a holographic Avatar of the legendary 'Marikkou of Lefkara,' a woman renowned for her embroidery and travels around the world in the 19th century. The Avatar, which will use artificial intelligence, will guide visitors to the Environmental Information Center of the Larnaca Mountains, providing information about the history, culture, and attractions of the area. Simultaneously, the creation of an Avatar in the form of Leonardo da Vinci is also being promoted, due to his historical visit to Lefkara and his contact with the local art of embroidery.