THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE OF LIMASSOL
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…
THE KINGS MALL IN PAPHOS
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…
THE VENETIAN BRIDGES OF CYPRUS
THE ARCHITECTURAL MARVELS OF THE RENAISSANCE A TRADING EMPIRE AT ITS CORE The Venetian era began in Cyprus in 1489 and lasted until 1571. The Venetians were effectively a trading…
THE ROMA PEOPLE OF CYPRUS
THE ‘TSINGANI’ OF MANDIA & THE ‘GURUBETS’ A DISPERSED ETHNIC GROUP The Roma people are a dispersed ethnic group who originate from the northern regions of India. Constantly on the…
THE OLDEST VENETIAN BRIDGE IN LIMASSOL
A VENETIAN BRIDGE OFTEN OVERLOOKED MEDIEVAL STRUCTURES There were several stone-arched bridges built throughout the island during the Venetian period and the presence of these medieval structures helped to ensure…
THE UNIQUE CYPRIOT DIALECT OF GREEK ALSO KNOWN AS ‘KYPRIAKA’
A UNIQUE DIALECT FOR A UNIQUE PEOPLE A SPECIFIC VARIANT OF MODERN DAY GREEK Like Greece, the official language of the Republic of Cyprus is Greek. Cypriots, however, speak with…
THE PICTURESQUE HARBOUR OF KATO PAPHOS
A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR VISITORS VIBRANT & DYNAMIC The harbour area of Kato Paphos serves as a popular destination for all types of visitors. This often vibrant and dynamic destination…
HAPPY CYPRUS EASTER 2025
GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER CELEBRATIONS IN CYPRUS A CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, FAITH & FUN Easter is one of the most important religious holidays in Cyprus. It is a time for both…
THE TRADITIONAL CYPRUS COFFEE SHOP
THE TRADITIONAL COFFEE SHOP’S VALUED PLACE IN CYPRIOT SOCIETY THE MAIN FOCAL POINT FOR CYPRIOTS In earlier times, the traditional Cyprus coffee shop or ‘Kafeneío’ as it came to be…
THE ICE AGE COMES TO LARNACA
THE ICE AGE COMES TO LARNACA AN EXHIBITION THAT BRINGS THE ICE AGE & PREHISTORIC WORLD TO LIFE Larnaca Municipality is hosting an ‘Ice Age’ themed educational park at Zouhouri…