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Kamares

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Kamares

Kamares (Greek for arches) is the name given to part of the aqueduct that carried water from the Tremythos river into the city of Larnaka In the mid 19th century. Larnaka had rapid…

Cyprus Alive

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Cyprus Alive

“Cyprus Alive” has now been going for a month. Everyday the lively team of about 15 contributors has been posting articles on Cyprus to cover every kind of interest: Events, tradit…

Baptism

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Baptism

In many countries such as England, Christianity is largely (but not entirely) a matter of historical interest, landmarked by empty medieval churches and the occasional march throug…

Rapunzel Ballet

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Rapunzel Ballet

On Saturday, 1st of July the ballet center Dimitra Theodorou, presented the ballet, "Rapunzel", the famous fairy tale of the greene Brothers. The ballet marked the completion of th…

Kilani Village

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Kilani Village

Κilani village is located in the mountains above Limassol. It is one of the wine villages and has a rich historical tradition and cultural heritage. The name of the village comes f…

The White Cliffs of Lefkara

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The White Cliffs of Lefkara

Outside the Church of the Holy Cross in Lefkara , a sign explains the origin of the village’s name. Visitors are invited to look beyond the valley below, to the cliffs across the w…

Cyprus Forests are beautiful

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Cyprus Forests are beautiful

Last weekend may have been the water festival in Cyprus, but it turned out to be more a time of fire. With temperatures of 41C in some parts of the island, no less than 34 fires st…

Highway A1: Lefkosia - Limassol

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Highway A1: Lefkosia - Limassol

The largest and most used highway in Cyprus, is the four-lane, 73 km long, A1 road that connects Nicosia with Limassol. The road was completed in 1984 and has (since undergone seve…

Lahanodolmades me avgolemono

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Lahanodolmades me avgolemono

Christina showed you how to pick vine leaves for stuffing and Myrtia showed you how to prepare them, but there is another kind of dolmades or “koupepia” as they are known in Cyprus…

Kafes Kipriakos (Traditional Cyprus Coffee)

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Kafes Kipriakos (Traditional Cyprus Coffee)

Cyprus coffee is well known in Cypriot hospitality as a welcoming drink offered to guests all year round and at any occasion. In the past years you could find Traditional Cyprus Co…

Apricot jam recipe

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Apricot jam recipe

Apricot jam recipe A very simple and easy to make recipe for a very delicious apricot jam …my favorite! All you need is: 1kg apricots cut in halves or quarters (if they are very bi…

Church of Panagia Karmiotissa

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Church of Panagia Karmiotissa

The church of Panagia Karmiotissa located north of Limassol city and it is part of the old monastery of Carmelites. The monastery should be established by the end of the 13th centu…

Excavations at the Ayios Tychonas-Klimonas

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Excavations at the Ayios Tychonas-Klimonas

Excavations at the Ayios Tychonas-Klimonas site have revealed the earliest manifestation worldwide, of an agricultural and village way of life known to date. The findings were anno…