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Originally a monastery, today’s church of Saint John Lambadistis is a complex of three churches: Agios Irakleidios (11th century), Saint John Lambadistis (1731) and a Latin chapel – all under a single pitched roof. The church is a listed UNESCO…

In the idyllic Mediterranean island of Cyprus the Troodos cycling network stands for roads and paths of extreme natural beauty that are also easy to ride.

Mosaic of "ktisis"(creation), from the “House of Eustolios”, originally a private villa, which during the Early Christian period was turned into a public recreation center. It consists of a complex of baths and rooms with beautiful 5th century AD…

Soutzoukos is a traditional sweet of Cyprus, made by dipping strings of almonds into the palouzes juice ( a blancmange of grape juice).

Wine is not a new story for Cyprus. Recent archaeological Excavations which have been undertaken on the island have confirmed the thinking that this small tranche of earth has been producing wine for almost 5000 years. The discoveries testify that…

Glyka tou koutaliou are sweets served in a tiny spoon as a gesture of hospitality. These spoon sweets are made from unusual fruits and vegetables, like figs, cherries, watermelon peel, walnuts or almond stuffed baby aubergines. They are often…

Kolossi castle is a medieval castle built in the 15th century A.D. It is also known as Koulas. The donjon lies in the vicinity of the village of the same name in the south-western outskirts of Limassol. The plain on which the castle is located is one…

The Cyprus Museum in Lefkosia is the main and largest archaeological museum in Cyprus.Finds from extensive excavations all over the island enrich the museum’s collections and contribute to the development of Cyprus’ archaeology and research into…

This 11th century Byzantine church was erected over
the ruins of an Early Christian basilica. The original apse of the basilica has survived together with one of the finest pieces of Byzantine art, a rare 6th century mosaic of Virgin and Child…

Cyprus Mufflon - (Ovis gmelini ophion). The Mufflon is a kind of wild sheep and is found only in Cyprus.