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History of CyprusThe islands characteristics are a result of its' remarkable history! Cyprus is one of the most popular holiday destinations due to its' strong strategic location within the…
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The House of DionysosThe House of Dionysos is a monument of New Paphos and with Palepaphos, together they have been included in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO. The House was build in the Roman…
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Geography of CyprusCyprus is the third island in size of the Mediterranean sea, after Sicily and Sardinia, with an area of 9,251 km2. and total population of 858,000 (estimate in 2013) of…
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Hala Sultan TekkeThe Hala Sultan Tekke is located on the west of the salt lake of Larnaka in a magnificent location, full of various trees, mainly palm trees. The Tekke is Mohammedan grave, the…
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Museum of Struggle 1955-59The Museum of the 1955-1959 Liberation Struggle was founded in memory of the Cypriots who struggled for liberation from British rule. Established in 1961, it was moved to…
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The Wonderful WinesIf you go to the Cyprus Wine Museum in Erimi just outside of Limassol you can see a photo of a reconstructed flask for storing wine. It dates back to 3500 BC according to the…
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The CataclysmYou are walking along the sea shore. Suddenly you see a bearded man in long flowing robes standing on a rowing boat and throwing a cross into the sea. You rub your eyes. “What’s…
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KamaresKamares (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…
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Excavations at the Ayios Tychonas-KlimonasExcavations 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…
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Machairas MonasteryThe Monastery of Machairas enjoys an idyllic location in the Machaira forest. The ecclesiastical tradition, as in other cases in Cyprus, connects the foundation of the monastery…
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Nikos KazantzakisThe great Greek author and thinker Nikos Kazantzakis (08/02 / 1883-26 / 10/1957), has never hidden his love for Cyprus and the desire to travel around the world. The expression…
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