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 Cyprus Handicraft Center has workshops and an outlet for producing and selling traditional folk art and crafts such as pottery, basketry, copper ware, wood-carving, embroidery and lace, mosaics, traditional costumes, dolls, leather goods and…
There are many reasons why athletes and sports lovers are drawn to the beautiful island of Cyprus. There’s the exceptional climate, the range of up-to-date sports facilities, the high-quality service industry, and the short travel times between…
According to tradition, in order to really get to know a place, you need to walk it. Cyprus, at the crossroads of three continents, encapsulates 10,000 years of tradition and culture and boasts a diverse landscape that you may find surprising on such…
Cyprus, that “ethereal and blessed land” that stands apart, serene and sacred with an irresistible fascination,is a paradise full of natural beauty, history, memories and culture. A most surprising feature is its density of monuments of religious…
The total number of visitor arrivals in 2009 was 2.369.980 as compared to 2.630.547 in 2008, recording a decrease of 9,9%. Of the total visitor arrivals in 2009, 2.141.193 (90,3% of the total) were attributed to tourists (i.e. visitors staying at…
The special relationships that Cyprus maintained with Venice and Italian cities have been marked by contrasting phases that show a consolidation of reports throughout the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.