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Tombs of the Kings

Tombs of the Kings Ave

 Attractions in Cyprus Tombs of the Kings - it's not just a grave 2 by 2 meters. In the underground necropolis, each burial takes several hundred meters. The territory is fenced, and the entrance here is paid. Local residents began to bury their kings in this place in the 3rd century BC and were engaged in this business for 6 centuries in a row. True, not all rulers have come here.

Archbishop's Palace

Nicosia, Cyprus

 Attractions in Cyprus A majestic building that is considered the most beautiful on Cyprus, was built in the years 1955-1960. This is a wonderful imitation of Renaissance palaces. Before him a monument to Archbishop Makarios III was erected. There are several museums on the territory of the palace

Kolossi Castle

Kolossi, Cyprus

 Attractions in Cyprus One of the most famous castles in Cyprus 10 km west of Limassol. The castle was built from yellowish limestone in the early 13th century by the order of the King of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. A fine example of medieval military architecture, it was once again rebuilt in the middle of the 15th century, when it acquired a modern look.

Aphrodite Bath

Road To Fontana Amoroza, Neo Chorio

 Attractions in Cyprus Near Paphos there is a place where, according to legend, Aphrodite had fun with her lover Dionysus and other wonderful men. You can get to Kupala only on foot. It was believed that Aphrodite liked to bathe in the shade of the fig tree and in the thickets of the fern. The water in the pool seems to give eternal youth.

Ayia Napa Monastery

Grigori Afxentiou

 Attractions of Cyprus In the middle of the courtyard is located "Fountain House" of precious marble, where the founder of the monastery was buried, in addition, many tourists are attracted to the chapel located there. Of particular note is the veil that Jesus Christ transmitted to St. Veronica when he went to Calvary.

Amathus

Limassol, Amathountos

 Attractions in Cyprus Amathus is an ancient policy that is about a thousand years old. He is a witness to the ancient history of the island. Amathus is located at a distance of 8 kilometers from Limassol, you can get here by 30 bus. This place is suitable for fans of Greek mythology.

Bay Fig-Three

Protaras, Fig Tree Bay

 Attractions in Cyprus Tiny coves are located along the entire coastline of Protaras, but one of them stands out. This picturesque bay Fig-Three - a cult place of rest (in guidebooks there is also another name - the Bay of Fig Tree). Once upon a time this beach was decorated with a powerful fig tree

Windmill Valley in Protaras

Protaras, Windmills

 Cyprus Attractions Rest in Protaras is serene - beautiful sandy beaches, secluded picturesque bays, a transparent and warm sea, diverse and delicious Cypriot cuisine. You can spend at least the whole vacation in bliss, but most vacationers after a couple of days of idleness want to still diversify leisure.

Eroskipos

Geroskipou

 Attractions in Cyprus Eroskipos is an ancient village, located to the east of Pafos. In Greek, the name means "sacred garden". It was here that the gardens of Aphrodite grew, it was here that the goddess indulged in free love.

Keough Factory

Lemesos, Franklin Roosevelt Avenue, 1

 Attractions of Cyprus This plant is known for about 75 years. He used to be outside the city, and now he was in the center. It all started with a small company. There were years, it developed, explored new markets, and after about 25 years the first brewery was opened.

Historical Museum of Protaras

Protaras

 Attractions in Cyprus Despite the fact that the museum collection reflects the history of Protaras, exhibits of the period of antiquity or the era of Ancient Byzantium are almost non-existent, but art and life of local residents of the 19th century. are presented in great detail. However, the absence of ancient exhibits does not detract from the exhibition.

Cyprus Archaeological Museum

Nicosia, Cyprus

 Attractions in Cyprus The largest and oldest archaeological museum of the island located in the capital - the city of Nicosia. Its exhibition galleries and expositions occupy as many as 14 rooms. To get around them all, it takes a long time. The museum also has a magnificent library and an interesting photo archive.

Limassol Castle

Limassol, Lemesos Castle

 Attractions in Cyprus This fortress - witness a little whether not the entire history of the island. Her contribution to history began with one important fact: here, in the Byzantine church, was the wedding of Richard the Lionheart. The King of England actually sailed to Akra, but as a result of the storm he had to pester the coast of Cyprus.

Liopetri

Liopetri

 Cyprus Attractions When you realize that you have visited all the surrounding beaches of Protaras, you have studied all its sights, went all along the embankments and parks, and before singing fountains or a historical museum you will easily come with your eyes closed, turn your eyes to the neighborhood of the town. ±​​$ br > Luna Park in Ayia Napa

Nissi Avenue & Kassandrous

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Limassol, Agios Georgios Alamanou

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St. Neophyte the Recluse Monastery

Pathos, Tala, Ave Agios Neofytos

 Attractions in Cyprus The monastery of St. Neophyte the Recluse has its history from 1159 when the monk Neophyte chose a picturesque place near Paphos and made his own in rock cave, in which he lived for many years, until his death.

Monastery of the Holy Virgin of Kykkos

Paphos Forest, Cyprus

 Attractions in Cyprus Founded in 1100 The buildings that we can see today are built in 18 at. In the late 80-ies of the 20 century. The monastery was restored - it was then that there were murals and magnificent mosaics.

Monastery of Stavrovouni

Pyrga, Cyprus

 Attractions of Cyprus Monastery of Stavrovouni (Greek Mountain of the Cross) was founded in the 4th century. n. e. the mother of Emperor Constantine Helena, who stopped at this place to wait for the storm. According to legend, an angel appeared to her and ordered the founding of a monastery here and leaving in it a particle of the Life-giving Cross, which she found in Jerusalem.

Monastery of Trooditissa

Platres, Monastery Trooditissa

Sights of Cyprus Trooditiss is very loved by people. Despite the fact that this is a closed monastery, everyone who is brought to these places by faith and reverence will be welcome here - the monks know many amazing stories about the miraculous spiritual power and share them with pleasure.

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With what can you compare the trip to Cyprus? Is that with a small trip around the world. Only here you will see the ruins of the settlements of the Stone Age, beautiful Greek churches, Roman theaters, majestic Byzantine monasteries, Venetian fortresses and Gothic cathedrals. In Cyprus, mysteries and riddles of different eras are in the air. You can solve them by visiting the sights of Cyprus.

Here, according to ancient Greek myths, the first inhabitants settled on Mount Olympus: the gods Uranus, Gaia and their daughter Aphrodite .The town of Kuklia has survived to the present day the ruins of the temple of the goddess of love .And not far from the city of Paphos is located the Akamas reserve, - somewhere here in its bathing Aphrodite took the place for love meetings .To this day, anyone can see her bath during one of the excursions .Moreover, here you can not only look at the baths, but plunge into them .According to the legend, swim in the waters of divine baths, acquire a long-term beauty of .

The peninsula Akamas itself is considered almost the most beautiful place on the island and one of the last territories under the protection of UNESCO. Among the wild, almost untouched nature, hiking routes and bicycle paths are laid.

Another swimming pool, many times superior to the hotel pools and the overflowing official beaches - the Adonis swimming pool near the town of Paphos. This is a natural reservoir, about which legend is composed, as if the God of Beauty itself had once bathed with his beloved Aphrodite.

It's amazing how a relatively small island can freely accommodate so many monuments of nature, culture, history and art. Cyprus is a truly amazing place. Here you can not only have a great rest, but also to touch the cultures of different eras.