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The Catacombs of Agia SolomoniThe Catacombs of Agia Solomoni in Kato Paphos were originally built in the Hellenistic period. They comprise an open courtyard surrounded by five rooms carved into the rock, one of…
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The archaeological site of PafosWe don't know exactly by whom Pafos was built. Some say that is Agapinor and others say Kinyras. Both are recorded by Homer. The difference in my opinion is one of historical recor…
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Medieval castle of PafosAs you eat or walk along the seafront, you will enjoy the view of the medieval castle that adorns the port of Pafos. Pafos Castle was originally a Byzantine fortress, built in 965 …
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Pafos HarborPafos (Paphos) harbor is one of the oldest ports in the Mediterranean country of Cyprus. King Nikoklis built the first port projects shortly after the death of Alexander the Great.…
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The archaeological site of AmathusAmathus is located east of Agios Ttychonas next to Limassol in Southern Cyprus, and commands a stunning view of the Mediterranean. It is easy to reach since it lies just off the ma…
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The water tower of LimassolThe Water Tower is a historic part of the city of Limassol and the rest of Cyprus since it is one of the few engineering monuments Cyprus has. The Water Tower was originally built …
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Medieval Castle & Museum of LimassolIn the center of the old city of Limassol, you will find the Medieval Castle and Museum. Located opposite the popular "Molos" park and near to the old port. Take a walk along the s…
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The History Of Laiki Geitonia Skalas (Larnaka)During the last two centuries of Ottoman [18th-19th], the commercial activity of the island was primarily the Scala anchorage and the small dock, the "dock" located near the castle…
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Medieval theme parkMedieval Cyprus comes to life Step back in time to experience a truly exciting and fun filled day. Marvel at the 3D island model, which is the largest creation of this kind in Euro…
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Dama dama mesopotamica deer of CyprusOnce upon a time in Cyprus lived deers, such as the deer of Mesopotamian (dama dama mesopotamica), and the european deer (dama dama). It would be even more majestic if in our islan…
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Chapel of Agios DemetrianosChapel of Saint Demetrianos About 5 km North of Akrotiri village, you will find the chapel of St. Demetrianos. It was built during the 12th century, from ancient Greek temple remai…
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Fusion of Art and EroticismThis is the (almost) true story of Aphrodite or – to be precise – the story of the ancient festivities in her honour. This Graphic novel was launched in July 2016 in Nicosia and ha…
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Beautiful sandstone cavesThe village of Mammari formerly known for sandstone - "poyropetra". The village operated quarries known as "ellinospilioi" or "caves". Many of the houses of the Nicosia District, c…
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Richard I the Lionheart:Year 1095 AD. The Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade, in which hundreds of thousands sworn Roman Catholic Christians attempted to liberate the Holy Land from the influence of…
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Kyriacos Haralambides''The world was, is and will always be in crisis, political, economic, cultural, crisis of values, crisis of human, alas, survival. Job of the poet is to light a candle in the dark…