PALAEA ENKLEISTRA CAVE CHAPEL
A SMALL CHAPEL HOUSED IN A CAVE SEVERAL REMARKABLE FRESCOES Made up of three caves that have been carved into a limestone rock face, the Palaea Enkleistra Chapel, also known…
WHO WERE THE FIRST INHABITANTS OF CYPRUS?
ETEO-CYPRIOTS With trade at its core and its unique position, serving as a bridge between Europe, Asia, and Africa, the recent history of Cyprus is mainly defined by its trade…
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 CYPRUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
A DAY OF HISTORY & CULTURE IN NICOSIA A TREASURE TROVE OF ANCIENT ARTEFACTS The Cyprus Archaeological Museum, situated in the heart of Nicosia, provides a treasure trove of ancient…
LEDRA STREET NICOSIA
A HISTORICAL CENTRE OF DOMESTIC COMMERCE A WORTHY VISIT! A HISTORIC MONUMENT Ledra Street, situated in the heart of the old city of Nicosia, is a historic monument in its…
IT’S ALL IN THE NAME
SHAPED BY GREEK SPEAKING PEOPLE Although Cypriot surnames today are shaped by the island’s prominent Greek Cypriot language, sustained Latin rule, a brief yet poignant Ottoman history, and then the…
THE PISCOPOU MEDIEVAL BRIDGE BY THE VILLAGE OF FOINI
THE RICH HISTORICAL NARRATIVE OF THE VENETIAN BRIDGES OF CYPRUS At the time of their construction, medieval VENETIAN BRIDGES in Cyprus went on to play a crucial role in the…
THE MEDIEVAL PAPHOS HARBOUR CASTLE
A UNIQUE PAPHOS LANDMARK ORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED BY BYZANTINE RULERS Originally constructed as a Byzantine fort to protect the harbour, the Paphos Castle stands proudly today as an iconic medieval landmark…
THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KATO PAPHOS
A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR VISITORS A PICTURESQUE HARBOUR The picturesque Paphos harbour not only offers some truly stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, but also acts as a hub for…