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 depiction of the Greek goddess Aphrodite has significantly influenced the visual arts of subsequent eras. As a result, the image of the goddess…
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 SULPHUR SPRINGS OF KALOPANAYIOTIS VILLAGE
A THERAPEUTIC PARADISE A CULTURAL HERITAGE Nestled in the verdant foothills of the Troodos Mountains, within the district of Nicosia, lies the picturesque village of Kalopanayiotis. Renowned for its natural…
THE JAMI JEDID MOSQUE IN LIMASSOL
BUILT TO COMMEMORATE VICTORY OVER NAPOLEON BONAPERTE A HISTORICAL COEXISTANCE Built by a veteran of the Napoleonic Wars, the ‘Jami Jedid’ Turkish Mosque of Limassol remains a symbol of the…
WHEN CYPRUS HAD A RAILWAY
THE CYPRUS GOVERNMENT RAILWAY 1905 TILL 1951 A NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY The Cyprus Government Railway was a linear, narrow-gauge railway that operated continuously for 46 years. It served the island…