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 A DEDICATION TO THE FIRST CHRISTIAN ROMAN EMPEROR AND HIS MOTHER HELENA This church is not only a place of worship but…
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…
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…
LEDRA STREET NICOSIA
A HISTORICAL CENTRE OF DOMESTIC COMMERCE LEDRA STREET COVERING THE LEDRA STREET CROSSING A WORTHY VISIT! A HISTORIC MONUMENT Ledra Street, situated in the heart of the old city of…
PALAEA ENKLEISTRA CAVE CHAPEL
⛪️ A SMALL CHAPEL HOUSED IN A CAVE ⛪️ The small chapel of Palaea Enkleistra can be found just north of the village of Kouklia, within the district of Paphos.…
THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL 2025
😉 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 in Cyprus.…
WHEN PTOLEMAIC EGYPT RULED CYPRUS FROM 312 BC TO 58 BC
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A GRAND HELLENISTIC PERIOD The rule of Ptolemaic Egypt over Cyprus marked quite a significant era in the island’s history. Ptolemy’s conquest of the island more…