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The stamp depicts the "Palaestra" wrestling school, which forms part of the sanctuary of Apollo Hylates in Curium and erected circa 100 A.D. In the 4th century the Phoenician "Reshef " became identified with the God Apollo and "Hylates", the local…

Village House

Prior to the 15th century, mail communications in Cyprus, just as in Europe, were not organised but depended on individuals and merchants who needed to establish trade links. Cyprus being an island depended on ships’ captains to carry mail abroad.…

Sunrise at Protaras

Forestry for Development

Beach at Protaras

Wind Surfing at Paphos

Seaview, Limassol

Andreas A. Ioannides, the designer of these stamps is a well-known Cypriot artist who excels on the international scene. From 1978 to 1994 he designed the majority of Cyprus stamps. He is renowned for the depth of his knowledge in the traditions and…

Omodhos Village Street