LARNACA MEDIEVAL FORT & CASTLE
DEFENDING LARNACA THROUGH THE AGES A RICH HISTORY The Larnaca Fort is a medieval fort and castle stronghold that has a rich history. It is one of the oldest and…
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 an elected local official who…
THE LIGHTHOUSES OF CYPRUS
5 OPERATIONAL LIGHTHOUSES A PIVOTAL PART OF CYPRIOT MARITIME HISTORY Lighthouses have been an essential part of seafaring throughout the ages, and Cyprus lighthouses have played a pivotal role in…
CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON ALSO KNOWN AS ‘TAVLI’
A CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON GAME PLAYING TAVLI Played widely in local cafes, also known as KAFENEIA, Tavli is basically a traditional Greek version of backgammon. Tavli, which acts as a national…
THE STORY OF THE CYPRUS FLAG
A NEW FLAG FOR A NEW REPUBLIC A FLAG THAT TELLS ITS OWN STORY Cyprus has endured much turmoil and strife throughout the ages, and one of the most poignant…
THE TROODOS MOUNTAINS
TROODOS TREASURES BEYOND WHAT PEOPLE NORMALLY SEE IN CYPRUS SHAPING THE ISLAND FORMED FROM VOLCANIC ACTIVITY The Troodos Mountains that rise in the centre of Cyprus shape the island’s weather,…
THE CHURCH OF SAINTS CONSTANTINE & HELENA
AN AGE-OLD LANDMARK IN THE VILLAGE OF TOCHNI A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST CHRISTIAN ROMAN EMPEROR & HIS MOTHER HELENA A TESTAMENT TO THE ISLAND’S EARLY CHRISTIAN HERITAGE The Church…
WHY DOES CYPRUS STAND OUT AS A TOP HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
THE LIMASSOL SKYLINE AT NIGHT THE LOVE BRIDGE, FAMAGUSTA APHRODITE’S ROCK, PAPHOS LEDRA STREET, NICOSIA A DEPICTION OF A CYPRIOT STREET MUSICIAN A DIVIDED ISLAND THE PAPHOS COASTLINE AT NIGHT…
APHRODITE’S ROCK IN PAPHOS
APHRODITE’S ROCK IS ALSO KNOWN AS ‘PETRA TOU ROMIOU’ AN ICONIC PAPHOS LANDMARK Located about 15 miles southeast of the City of Paphos, Aphrodite’s Rock, also known as Petra tou…
PAPHOS LIGHTHOUSE
A PAPHOS LANDMARK THE PAPHOS LIGHTHOUSE BEACH THE PAPHOS ARCHEOLOGICAL PARK THE PAPHOS LIGHTHOUSE BRITISH INTERESTS In the late 19th century, the Suez Canal became essential to the British Empire.…