THE HAUNTING OF THE BERENGARIA HOTEL
ARE THERE REALLY GHOSTS AT BERENGARIA? NAMED IN HONOUR OF A QUEEN Located near the village of Prodromos, in the Limassol district of the Troodos Mountains, the Berengaria Hotel has…
WHEN PTOLEMAIC EGYPT RULED CYPRUS FROM 312 BC TO 58 BC
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A GRAND HELLENISTIC PERIOD The rule of Ptolemaic Egypt over Cyprus marked quite a significant era in the island’s history. Ptolemy’s conquest of the island more…
WHEN THE VENETIANS RULED CYPRUS FROM 1489 TO 1571
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A DISTINCTIVE ERA IN THE ISLANDS HISTORY Venetian rule in Cyprus represents a distinctive era in the island’s history. Their rule was firmly characterised by military…
THE STORY OF THE CYPRUS FLAG
CYPRUS FLAG & CURRENCY DESIGNER ISMET GUNEY A FLAG THAT TELLS ITS OWN STORY Cyprus has suffered much turmoil and strife throughout its recent history. The island had gained a…
THE GREAT TOWER OF CHOIROKITIA
🕌 THE RUINS OF A ROYAL HOUSE 🕌 A VARIED & INTERESTING HISTORY The village of Choirokoitia, within the district of Larnaca, has a varied and interesting history. The area…
WHEN THE BRITISH RULED CYPRUS FROM 1878 TO 1960
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A RICH COMPLEX HISTORY Various cultures, civilisations, and geopolitical events have shaped the rich and complex history of Cyprus, but none more than the poignant times…
THE INFAMOUS GREEK GYRO
A CULTURAL & CULINARY MEDITERRANEAN ICON A DELICIOUS WRAP THE HUMBLE GYRO To some, the humble gyro is just a delicious wrap. To others, however, it represents much more. Several…
WHEN THE ANGLO-NORMANS RULED CYPRUS FROM 1191 TO 1192
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW THE ENDING OF AN ERA OF BYZANTINE RULE tByzantine rule of Cyprus came to an abrupt end when Richard I of England, also known as RICHARD…
THE LIGHTHOUSES OF CYPRUS
🚢5 OPERATIONAL LIGHTHOUSES🚢 STAYING THE COURSE The humble lighthouse has played a crucial role for all seafaring civilisations throughout the ages, helping ships to avoid dangerous seas and to stay…
IT’S ALL IN THE NAME
☺️ A DIFFERENT NAMING CONVENTION ☺️ Surnames in Cyprus used to be applied quite differently before the island became a British Colony. A surname was traditionally not viewed as a…