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History of Pafos

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History of Pafos

Pafos became the capital of Cyprus under the successors of Alexander the Great – Ptolemy’s, in antiquity, and was the main city of the island for seven centuries. Today it’s a…

Larnaka

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Larnaka

Larnaka is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Cyprus. The city-kingdom of Kition (in present-day Larnaca) was abandoned sometime after the earthquake of 342. Other ancient…

Welcome to Ayia Napa

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Welcome to Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa is the most popular place in Cyprus. It attracts many tourists from all over the world, mostly at summer. It is an amazing place with picturesque beaches and has an…

Welcome to Protaras / Paralimni

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Welcome to Protaras / Paralimni

Protaras is a predominantly tourist resort which comes under the administrative jurisdiction of Paralimni Municipality in Cyprus. It is well known for its crystal clear waters…

Laiki Geitonia

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Laiki Geitonia

Traditional Pedestrian Quarter of Nicosia, Laiki geitonia is the most wonderful and charming site of the old city. Traditional houses, shops, restaurants and galleries, have all…

Welcome to Cyprus Mountains (Troodos)

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Welcome to Cyprus Mountains (Troodos)

Troodos has become well known, for its Nature Trails, Scenery and Landscapes. Troodos was formed on the Tethys sea floor, which then extended from the Pyrenees through the Alps…

Faneromeni Church

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Faneromeni Church

Faneromeni Church dominates the centre of the square and was built in 1872 on the site of an ancient Orthodox nunnery. The Marble Mausoleum on the eastern side of Faneromeni Church…

Famagusta Gate

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Famagusta Gate

The Famagusta Gate is the most significant of the gates of Venetian Lefkosia (Nicosia). It is the Gate that once opened on the road leading to the most important port of Cyprus…

Saint John's Cathedral

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Saint John's Cathedral

Saint John's Cathedral in Lefkosia (Nicosia) within the old city walls is built on the site of the 14th century chapel of the Benedictine Abbey of Agios Ioannis the Evangelist of…

Leventis Municipal Museum

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Leventis Municipal Museum

Founded in 1984, the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia presents the history and social development of the city of Nicosia from the Chalcolithic period (3000BC) to the present…

Archbishopric (Palace)

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Archbishopric (Palace)

The Holy Archbishopric of Cyprus or otherwise known as the Archdiocese of New Justinian and all of Cyprus belongs to the Church of Cyprus. The Archbishopric is located in Old…

Panagia tis Asinou Church

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Panagia tis Asinou Church

The church of Panagia Phorbiotissa, better known as Panagia of Asinou, is situated in the north foothills of the Troodos mountain range. It is built on the east bank of a stream,…

Sanctuary of Aphrodite - Tamasos

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Sanctuary of Aphrodite - Tamasos

Tamasos was one of the most important city kingdoms of Cyprus, even though the exact date of its establishment and its founder are not known. Located on the left bank of the…

Nicosia Municipal Art Center

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Nicosia Municipal Art Center

NiMAC [Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation] is housed in the renovated building of the Old Powerhouse, located in the historical centre of…