Cyprus
Cyprus is a divided Mediterranean island that geographically is part of Asia. But since it’s a member of the European Union and has a millennia-old link with European history it’s really a European destination. The capital and largest city is Nicosia, which is also the seat of the government. Cyprus has all the things you would expect from a Mediterranean island: Beaches, clubs, and great restaurants. But you can also explore its ancient history, archaeological sites like the ancient city-kingdoms of Kourion and Paphos, the medieval castles, and the monasteries. The Troodos mountains are a great outdoor destination, where you can go skiing in the winter. Combined with nice food and great weather, Cyprus makes for a great trip.
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Choirokoitia: an UNESCO WHS Review
History Choirokoitia (Khirokitia) is an archaeological site on Cyprus dating from the Neolithic aceramic age. On Cyprus this age started somewhere around 8,200 B.C. Choirokoitia was inhabited until around 6,000 B.C. It is one of the most important and best preserved prehistoric sites in the eastern Mediterranean area and has been listed as a World…
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Three things you must definitely eat on Cyprus
Cyprus is a place where different cultures have left their mark. This is also visible when it comes to food. The three main influences are Greek, Turkish and Middle Eastern, but don’t expect straight copies. Cyprus has its own defined style of food, dishes and combinations which deserve your attention. Food is available in many…
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Cyprus: the perfect getaway
We just love weekend trips: It is an easy way to escape reality and pack many new destinations and adventures to your life. One of our all-time favourite weekend trips was our trip to Cyprus in the beginning of the year: we had the whole island for ourselves, the weather was great, as was the food, there…
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Archaeology on Cyprus
Where some people see palaces, cities and temples, others see piles of rocks. Archeology might not be something for everybody. However, it is hard to visit Cyprus and ignore its impressive archaeological sites completely. This article sketches some historical context that might help you to visualize Roman live that took place thousands of years ago…
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