THE CHAPEL OF AYIOI SARANTA
DEDICATED TO THE 40 CHRISTIAN MARTYRS OF SABASTE AN UNUSUAL LANDMARK This chapel, which is located approximately 4 km from the coastal resort of Protaras, in the district of Famagusta,…
THE MONASTERY OF THE VIRGIN MARY SFALANGIOTISSA
AN EASY RELAXING ESCAPE A MONASTERY FOR NUNS NEAR LIMASSOL The monastery that lies approximately 6 km east of the City of Limassol can trace its origins back to the…
WHAT DOES A MUKHTARI DO?
BRITISH COLONIAL COINS FROM CYPRUS A MUKHTARI’S VINTAGE BADGE A DEPICTION OF AN OTTOMAN ELECTION THE CYPRUS MUKHTARI WHAT IS A MUKHTARI? A ‘Mukhtari’ is best described as a local…
THE PUBLIC GARDENS IN LIMASSOL
A GREAT DAY OUT OFFICIALLY OPENED IN 1888 The history of public gardens in Limassol, also known as ‘Limassol Municipal Gardens’, dates back to the late 19th century. It was…
THE CYPRUS CAT STORY
AN ISLAND OF CATS Cyprus, also known as the ‘island of cats’ in some circles, is an ideal breeding ground for the feline species. The island’s mild climate has meant…
THE PISCOPOU BRIDGE BY THE VILLAGE OF FINI
A MOUNTAIN LANDMARK A RICH HISTORICAL NARRATIVE The Piskopou Bridge, often referred to as the ‘Piskopos Crossing,’ is a notable architectural and historical landmark. Located by the village of Fini,…
THE CHURCH OF SAINTS CONSTANTINE & HELEN
AN AGE-OLD LANDMARK IN THE VILLAGE OF TOCHNI The Church of Saints CONSTANTINE and HELENA is located in the elevated village of Tochni, in the district of Larnaca. Dedicated to…
THE IMAGE OF APHRODITE IN ANCIENT SCULPTURE
INSPIRED BY A CYPRUS BEAUTY The mythical goddess Aphrodite, native of Cyprus, has significantly influenced the visual arts of subsequent eras. The goddess of love and beauty, born from the…
THE STORY OF PLATE SMASHING
SO, WHY DO CYPRIOTS SMASH PLATES? A STRANGE BUT FUN CUSTOM The practice of smashing plates is used as an expression of joy at several celebrations in Cyprus. The tradition,…
THE CYPRUS POTATO
A FLAVOURFUL DELIGHT FROM THE RED VILLAGES OF CYPRUS THE HUMBLE YET INFAMOUS STAPLE The humble Cypriot potato is delicious, flavourful, and a true representation of the uniqueness of Cyprus.…