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One of the best beaches in Europe famed for its lake-like turquoise water and pristine golden sand. The picture was taken only a year after the war in Cyprus and just a few years before Protaras turned into a world-class tourism resort.

Φωτογραφία από την χρονιά 1950 από επίδειξη καταπολέμησης δασικής πυρκαγιάς στην περιοχή Άγιος Μερκούριος.

Nikos Kouroussis. 1963. Pencil on paper

Nikos Kouroussis. 1963. Pencil on paper

It belongs to the late 19th century single-naved basilica type. The church was plundered by the Turks and burnt. Part of its upper structure as well as the western groin vault have collapsed. In fact, the entire chapel is at risk of entire collapse.

Φωτογραφία από εργοστάσιο μεταξιού στην Πάφο την δεκαετία του 1950-1960.

Αt the start of the 20th century there were no organised fire fighting services in Cyprus. In the 1920s the municipalities of Lefkosia and Lemesos formed some sort of fire brigades which were very primitive compared to present day standards. Tasks…

Fire place built into wall also used for the preparation of meals.

First Commonwealth Movie and Television Festival

Πρώτη συνάντηση του Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου
στα γραφεία του ΡΙΟ, φωτογραφία από την δεκαετία του 1950-1960.