Churches--Cyprus--Paralimni
Εκκλησίες--Κύπρος--Παραλίμνι
Paralimni (Famagusta--Cyprus)--History
Παραλίμνι (Αμμόχωστος--Κύπρος)--Ιστορία
The hill of Prophet Elias is a very well-known point of interest in the area of Paralimni for it offers panoramic views. Ancient findings indicate the existence of a Neolithic settlement in the area (7000 years old) .
Paralimni Municipality
Δήμος Παραλιμνίου
Aggelos D. Smagas, “The History of Paralimni”, Paralimni 2011.
Άγγελος Δ. Σμάγας," Ιστορία του Παραλιμνίου", Παραλίμνι 2011
Library of Cyprus University of Technology
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
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Paralimni (Famagusta--Cyprus)--Antiquities
Παραλίμνι (Αμμόχωστος--Κύπρος)--Αρχαιότητες
Quarry findings at the ancient settlement of Nissia in Paralimni, that was used to mine natural stones.
3D illustration of the neolithc settlement of "Nissia" : http://www.bigcyprus.com.cy/el/blog/176-neolithikos-oikismos-nissia-3d-sxedia-pos-itan-o-oikismos-prin-7000-xronia
Prehistoric Age
Προϊστορική εποχή
Part of an ancient graveyard at the ancient settlement of Nissia in Paralimni (10000 B.C. – 100 B.C).
Marbled columns of an old temple in Vyzakia in Paralimni (300-1200 A.D).
Byzantine Period
Βυζαντινή Περίοδος
Ancient findings at Mantali in Paralimni are a clear evidence of the existence of a prehistoric plantation in the area. The photo portrays the remaining’s of a road path as well as those of the outer boundary of a house (1000 B.C. – 300 B.C).
Nature--Cyprus--Paralimni
Φύση--Κύπρος--Παραλίμνι
A stunning sculpted cave in the area of Poxamas in Paralimni, with a cross engraved on top (300-1200 A.D) .
This small chapel lies at the base of Fanos, the highest hill in the area of Paralimni municipality. It was built in 1965 and it was fully renovated in 1998. Inside walls illustrate unique religious art pieces that were painted by hand from Vladimir Milić, a Serbian academic painter.
1998
Sports--Cyprus--History
Αθλητισμός--Κύπρος--Ιστορία
A world – class athlete known for her achievements in track and field. She is often described as the “Golden Girl” of Cyprus as she competes internationally for the country and already won numerous metals. She maintains the Cypriot records in 100m (11.37) and 200m (22.61). Some of her countless achievements are: 2005: Won Bronze in 100m at the European Athletics Junior Championships in Kaunas 2005: Won two Gold in women’s 100m and 200m at the Games of the Small States of Europe. 2008: Represented Cyprus at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing where she was classified among the World Championships Finalists 2009: Won the Gold medal in 200m and Bronze in 100m at the Mediterranean Games in Pescara (Italy) 2009: She represented Cyprus at the12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Berlin 2010: She represented Cyprus at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona where she ranked 6th in 100m 2012: She represented Cyprus at the 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki where she ranked 7th in 100m 2012: She represented Cyprus at the 2012 Olympics In London where she entered the Semi-Finals 2013: Won Gold in 200m, Silver in 4x100m relay, Bronze in 100m at the Mediterranean Games in Mersin.
Sofoclis Charalambides President of the Famagusta Gymnastic Club “Evagoras”
2013
A world – class athlete known for his achievements in track and field. He was a 100m champion in both Greece and Cyprus for the period of 1969-1982 and he also held the 100m and 200m Cypriot records in 1978. He possessed his 100m record from 1978 until 1994. 1978: 3d in the Balkan Games 1st in Greek Championships 1979: 2nd in the Balkan Games 1980: 2nd in the Balkan Games 1st in Greek Championships 1980: participation in the Moscow Olympic Games.
1980