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This Frankish castle was built by the Lusignans in the early 13th century on the site of a previous Byzantine castle and was destroyed by an earthquake in 1222.

The early Christian basilica in Kourion archaeological site dates back to the 5th century AD and was probably the Cathedral of Kourion, with separate baptistery on the external northern side.

The Cyprus Folk Art Museum was created in 1937 by Society of Cypriot Studies. This is housed on the ground floor of the old Archbishopric, an amazing 15th century gothic monastery, and it consists of a large collection of 19th and early 20th…

Larnaca salt lake is one of the most important habitats
in Europe for water fowl. Scores of flamingos, wild
ducks and other water or shore fowl find refuge here
in winter on their migratory journeys.

One of the oldest and most important monasteries
in Cyprus. It was founded by two monks in 1148, when a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary was found in a nearby cave. During Ottoman rule it was an educational center, as were the other monasteries of…

The monastery of the Holy Cross in Omodos village, according to tradition was founded by St. Helen (337 A.D.) where she left also a piece of the Holy Rope.

This manor house is one of the most important surviving 18th century buildings in Lefkosia. It was once the residence of the Dragoman of Cyprus, Chatzigeorgakis Kornesios, who was executed by the Ottomans in 1809. The building was restored by the…

The theater of Paphos is the only ancient theater of Cyprus not to have undergone modern restoration, and as such is the unique structure on the island as it is the soul remaining theater containing visible traces of its architectural development.…

Cedrus Brevifolia (Endemic) grows at altitudes from 150 to 1500 meters. It is found in the Paphos forest, as well as other forests in Cyprus, Most commonly in the Cedar Valley.

Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa, one of the best beaches in Cyprus.