Kamares
Historical treasures within Larnaka
Also known as the Bekir Pasha Aqueduct, is an aqueduct near Larnaka, Cyprus. Located outside the city, near the old road to Limassol, it was built starting in 1747. Tassos Mikropoulos has described it as the most prominent water supply built in Cyprus. (Photo by LTB)
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Saint Lazaros Church
The burial site of St. Lazarus
The Church of Saint Lazarus is was built over the reputed (second) tomb of Lazarus, the subject of a miracle resurrection recounted in the Gospel of John. (Photo by LTB)
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Hala Sultan Tekke
Serenity on the Salt Lake
Or the Mosque of Umm Haram is a mosque and tekke complex on the serene setting of the west bank of Larnaka Salt Lake, in Cyprus. Hala Sultan Tekke complex is composed of a mosque, mausoleum, minaret, cemetery, and living quarters for men and women. The term tekke (convent) applies to a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and may have referred to an earlier feature of the location. (Photo by LTB)
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Municipal Museum of Natural History
A great place of exploration for the whole family
The Cyprus Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum on the outskirts of Nicosia, Cyprus. The museum was founded by the Photos Photiades Charity, Scientific and Cultural Foundation, and is the largest museum of its kind in Cyprus. Its exhibits include stuffed animals of various sorts as well as fossils, shells, rocks, and minerals. (Photo by LBT)
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Municipal Art Gallery
Cypriot art culture on display
This collection of paintings and sculptures by 20th century Cypriot artists is housed in a beautiful restored building in Lefkosia (Nicosia). (Photo by LTB)
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Khirokitia
One of the best-preserved World Heritage Sites
Khirokitia is an archaeological site on the island of Cyprus dating from the Neolithic age. It has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1998. The site is known as one of the most important and best-preserved prehistoric sites of the eastern Mediterranean. (Photo by LTB)
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Panagia tis Angeloktistis
A Byzantine Church on the outskirts of Larnaka
Panagia tis Angeloktistis or Panagia Angeloktisti (Παναγία Αγγελόκτιστη, "Panagia Built by Angels") is a Byzantine church located in the village of Kiti, Cyprus, roughly 12 kilometers to the southwest of modern-day Larnaka and the ancient city Kition. The Church of Panagia Aggeloktisti was submitted as a possible UNESCO World Heritage Site in September 2015 and is currently listed on the list of Tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Photo by LTB)
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Petra Tou Romiou
Enormous rocks constitute an intriguing geological formation on the south west coast in the Paphos district. It is one of the most impressive natural spots in the island. According to myth this is the place where Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, rose from the sea and was carried on a large shell at the rocks known today in Greek as “Petra tou Romiou”.
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Kolossi Medieval Castle
Situated on the South coast of Cyprus, west of Limassol city, the famous Kolossi Castle stands an imposing site. This Medieval fort is one of the most important on the island. Lying in the heart of a rich and fertile valley to the mouth of the river Kouris, the castle was often mentioned by sightseers of the Middle Ages.
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Kourion – Curium Ancient Amphitheater
Kourion is one of the most stunning archaeological sites on the island. It was a great city kingdom and today new treasures are still being discovered there. What is most prominent in this site is the Greco – Roman amphitheater.
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Salt and Pepper Museum
One of the three largest Salt and Pepper shaker museums in the world!
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