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It is believed that a temple dedicated to Aphrodite once existed in the Cape Gkreko area. Cape Gkreko National Park is an area of unique natural beauty, where one can admire magnificent cliff formations. Many of the 36 different orchid species…

The promenade of Lemesos at night

The monastery is located in Politiko village, 20 km from Nicosia . It was destroyed and rebuild several times . Today's buildings date back to 1773 when Archbishop Chrysanthos restored the church and the convent cells.

The archaeological ruins of the ancient city-kingdom of Kition dating to the 13th century BC . Excavations have revealed cyclopean walls made of giant blocks of stone and a complex of five temples. Nearby lay the foundations of the ancient port of…

The architecture of of Saint Aikaterini chapel near Kritou Tera village is especially interesting. It was build in the 15th century by the monks of Mount Sina .

The tiny 13th century chapel of Panayia tou Moytoulla has a steep-pitched wooden roof and frescoes dating to 1280. It is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, the church is an early 16th century chapel on the hill overlooking the village. Its interior is completely painted with one of the most accomplished series of murals of the post -Byzantine period.

The imposing medieval monastery , dedicated to "Our Lady of the Forests" , stands in the middle of Agia Napa surrounded by a high wall enclosure. Its 16th century church is partially underground, carved into the rock.

Cyprus is an excellent destination for birdwatching . Almost 400 bird species have been recorded on the island.

Crocus cyprius , endemic.