CYPRUS HISTORY & PLACES OF INTEREST

BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER 🍷WHEN IS THE WINE FESTIVAL HAPPENING THIS YEAR? 🍷 The Limassol wine festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year on the island. This…

THE 350-YEAR-OLD OAK OF THE VILLAGE OF KAMPOS The giant 350-year-old oak tree of the village of Kampos Tis Tsakistirras has become the main local attraction in the area. Considered…

A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW TYPICAL BYZANTINE COINS FROM THE PERIOD GREEK ORTHODOX ICONOGRAPHY A DEPICTION OF EMPEROR CONSTANTINE THE DAWN OF THE BYZANTINE ERA The Byzantine Empire can trace its…

CYPRUS FLAG & CURRENCY DESIGNER ISMET GUNEY A FLAG THAT TELLS ITS OWN STORY The flag of the Republic of Cyprus is one of the few national flags that does…

HOW THINGS ONCE WERE A REMARKABLE FEATURE OF THE ISLAND’S HISTORY Several ancient city-state kingdoms once governed Cyprus. Evidence suggests that some were settled as early as the 15th century…

SKILLED CULTURAL MEDIATORS & POLITICAL NAVIGATORS WHAT IS A DRAGOMAN? The Ottoman Empire at its height was vast conquering several lands and many peoples. As their empire grew, the Ottomans…

STANDING THE TEST OF TIME The Medieval Castle of Limassol is a historic landmark situated near the old harbour in the heart of the city’s historical old town. It has…

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…

ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL CHURCHES IN THE WORLD AN UNUSUAL LANDMARK This chapel, which is located approximately 4 km from the coastal resort of Protaras, in the district of…

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…