THE HALA SULTAN TEKKE
A PATRONAGE TO THE LOCAL MUSLIM COMMUNITY The Hala Sultan Tekke, located by the salt lakes of Larnaca, is a significant pilgrimage site that holds a prominent place in the…
THE CHAPEL OF AYIOI SARANTA
ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL CHURCHES IN THE WORLD DEDICATED TO THE FORTY MARTYRS OF SEBASTE Located approximately 4 km from Protaras, in the district of Famagusta, the small chapel…
THE JAMI JEDID MOSQUE IN LIMASSOL
BUILT TO COMMEMORATE VICTORY OVER NAPOLEON BONAPERTE A MONUMENT TO VICTORY There are several monuments around the world commemorating victories against the once mighty armies of the French usurper Napoleon…
THE KINGS MALL IN PAPHOS
SHOPPING IN PAPHOS The Kings Mall, in the heart of the city of Paphos, offers a dynamic and engaging experience to visitors of all ages. The shopping and retail mall…
THE VENETIAN BRIDGES OF CYPRUS
THE ARCHITECTURAL MARVELS OF THE RENAISSANCE A TRADING EMPIRE AT ITS CORE The Venetian era began in Cyprus in the year 1489 and lasted up until 1571. The Venetians were…
THE ROMA PEOPLE OF CYPRUS
THE ‘TSINGANI’ OF MANDIA & THE ‘GURUBETS’ A DISPERSED ETHNIC GROUP The Roma people are a dispersed ethnic group who originate from the northern regions of India. Constantly on the…
THE OLDEST VENETIAN BRIDGE IN LIMASSOL
A VENETIAN BRIDGE OFTEN OVERLOOKED MEDIEVAL STRUCTURES There were several stone-arched bridges built throughout the island during the Venetian period and the presence of these medieval structures helped to ensure…
THE UNIQUE CYPRIOT DIALECT OF GREEK ALSO KNOWN AS ‘KYPRIAKA’
A UNIQUE DIALECT FOR A UNIQUE PEOPLE A SPECIFIC VARIANT OF MODERN DAY GREEK Like Greece, the official language of the Republic of Cyprus is Greek. Cypriots, however, speak with…
THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KATO PAPHOS
A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR VISITORS VIBRANT & DYNAMIC The harbour area of Kato Paphos serves as a popular destination for all types of visitors. This often vibrant and dynamic destination…
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…