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Arminou dam in Paphos.

Asphodelous aestivus family liliaceae.Wide spread, pefennial plant that blooms from January until July on follow land and sandy places.

Within the walled city of Lefkosia many houses that are typical examples of traditional Cypriot urban architecture have been restored. Some of them are used today as shops , restaurants and craft centers.

Cyprus is renowned as the island of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. The “Petra tou Romiou” area is one of the most beautiful coastlines in Cyprus, where, according to mythology, Aphrodite rose from the waves. The Greek name, “Petra…

Built in 890 by Byzantine Emperor Leo VI, the Wise, on the resting place of St. Lazarus (Agios Lazaros) the resurrected friend of Christ. St. Lazarus arrived in ancient Kition on 33 AD becoming its first Bishop and Patron Saint. His tomb lies under…

Many of the monks in Cyprus monasteries are icon painters.

The museum is situated at the Holy Bishopric of Arsinoe. It houses one of the largest collections of icons dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries, as well as wood carved ecclesiastic items, local and imported silver and metal artifacts, as well…

The Camel Park at Mazotos is centrally located between Larnaca, Limassol & Nicosia. Established in 1998, it is run by a family whose love for the countryside and animals made it possible for them to create a unique park. In the past, camels were used…

Car Rallies

The church was built in the 13th century over the ruins of the largest Early Byzantine basilica on the island. St. Paul’s Pillar is situated in the church courtyard, where according to legend the Apostle was flogged before converting the then Roman…