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Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement – one of the three UNESCO World Heritage sights
- By Maria Gojkovic
- . September 26, 2017
The Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia is an archaeological landmark which bears witness to a fascinating worldview that prevailed about 9000 years ago. It is located

25 Interesting facts about Cyprus!
- By Maria Gojkovic
- . September 21, 2017
Cyprus is a small island with a long history and a rich culture that spans 10000 years, making it one of the oldest civilisations in the

Hala Sultan Tekke in Larnaca – the 3rd holiest place for Muslims in the world
- By Cyprus Beat
- . August 31, 2017
Hala Sultan Tekke or the Mosque of Umm Haram is a Muslim shrine on the west bank of Larnaca Salt Lake, near Larnaca. Umm Haram was the wife of Ubada bin al-Samit,

Kalopanayiotis – a genuine traditional community
- By Maria Gojkovic
- . August 6, 2017
Kalopanayiotis is a picturesque village located in the evergreen valley of Setrachos river on the northern slopes of the Troodos range, in the district of

The town that is a UNESCO world heritage sight
- By Maria Gojkovic
- . July 23, 2017
The whole town of Paphos is of outstanding universal value and it is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of

The Byzantine Route – a genuine treasure trove
- By Maria Gojkovic
- . June 11, 2017
Cyprus has always been a center of religious and cultural heritage, due to it’s geographical location. Since the period of the Byzantine Empire, many magnificent

All about the picturesque village of Kakopetria
- By Maria Gojkovic
- . June 10, 2017
Kakopetria is located south-west of Nicosia, on the foothill of the Troodos mountain range at an altitude of 667 metres. It is considered the highest village

All about the “Tombs of the Kings”
- By Maria Gojkovic
- . June 9, 2017
The “Tombs of the Kings”, an UNESCO World Heritage site since 1980, is located 2km north of Kato Pafos. The site contains a set of

All about the Kourion archaeological site
- By Maria Gojkovic
- . June 6, 2017
The ancient city-kingdom was built on the hills Kourion, on the west coast of Limassol, and overlooked and controlled the fertile valley of the river Kouris,

10 UNESCO Troodos World Heritage Painted Churches
- By Maria Gojkovic
- . May 16, 2017
One of the largest groups of churches and monasteries of the former Byzantine Empire are found in the Troodos mountain region, right here in Cyprus.