WHEN THE BYZANTINES RULED CYPRUS FROM 330 TO 1191
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW THE DAWN OF THE BYZANTINE ERA The Roman Empire, after several extensive power struggles and a civil war, found itself divided from west to east in…
THE CYPRIOT OVERSEAS DIASPORA
OVERSEAS CYPRIOTS A definition: “The Cypriot Diaspora refers to people of Cypriot origin who live both in Cyprus and overseas. This includes people who are of Cypriot origin but who…
MY VISIT TO THE MUNICIPAL MARKET IN THE OLD TOWN OF PAPHOS
A PLEASANT LITTLE ADVENTURE IN PAPHOS By Mary Ellis ALTERNATIVE SHOPPING IN PAPHOS The Paphos Municipal Market, which is historically known to locals as the Agora, is a covered, bazaar-style…
NISSI BEACH IN AYIA NAPA
ONE OF THE BEST BEACHES IN EUROPE CLEAR TURQUOISE WATERS & WHITE SANDS Beaches within the District of Famagusta are considered by many to be the best on the island,…
THE PAPHOS MOSAICS
SEE THE PAPHOS MOSAICS AT THE PAPHOS ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK A NEW ROMAN CAPITAL CITY Cyprus became a province of Rome in 58 BC, and Paphos, because of its location on…
SOUVENIR HUNTING IN LIMASSOL’S ST. ANDREWS STREET
ONE OF LIMASSOL’S OLDEST STREETS FOR SHOPPING WHAT TO EXPECT IN SAINT ANDREWS STREET Ideal for a stroll, this charming, pedestrianised street is located in the historic heart of Limassol’s…
THE MONASTERY OF THE VIRGIN MARY SFALANGIOTISSA
AN EASY RELAXING ESCAPE A MONASTERY FOR NUNS NEAR LIMASSOL Lying approximately 6 km east of the City of Limassol, in the hills north of the village of Agios Athanasios,…
THE HOLY MONASTERY OF THE VIRGIN MARY KYKKOS
A SIGNIFICANT SPIRITUAL HUB Standing at an altitude of 1,318 metres, Kykkos Monastery serves as one of the most significant spiritual hubs and tourist landmarks across Cyprus. Officially known as…
THE HALA SULTAN TEKKE
A PATRONAGE TO THE LOCAL MUSLIM COMMUNITY This stunning landmark is yet another testament to the various interactions between the different cultures and religions that have all taken hold throughout…
THE OTTOMAN DERVISHES OF CYPRUS
A NEW RELIGIOUS ORDER THE RELIGIOUS, ECONOMIC, & CULTURAL SHIFT IN 1571 The Ottoman quest to conquer Cyprus was finally realised in 1571. This came after the final defences of…