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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.

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…

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.

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 Panagia Asinou Church is a UNESCO World
Heritage site. It is a small church dedicated to the Virgin of “Phorbia”, with wall paintings dating from the 12th to the 17th century, which are considered to be some of the finest on the island. The…

Trooditissa Monastery is situated in a beautiful spot among pine trees. It was originally founded in the 13th century, but the present church was built in 1731. The church contains a priceless silver-leaf covered icon of the Virgin Mary brought from…

The church is dedicated to Saints Barnabas and
Hilarion. It was probably built in the 9th or 10th
century and is an outstanding example of Cypriot
Byzantine architecture.

Lefkara lace embroidery, known as Lefkaritiko, is one of the most distinctive crafts of Cyprus. It is the best known in Cypriot embroidery. Its name derives from the village of Lefkara, the village where it was first developed.

The origins of Phyti weaving are lost in the ages. It has evolved through time, having undergone changes brought about by the history of the island. Geometric patterns similar to motifs used in Phyti weaving were used since ancient times as can be…

Pipilla, knoted lace, has a special place among the Cypriot folk art. It's a rich artistic expression, made exclusively with the use of needle and thread.