Saint Nicholas cathedral is located in the occupied area of Famagusta and was built around 1298 and 1312. The style of the cathedral is Gothic and actually follows the architectural plan of the Reims Cathedral in France. This was the Cathedral that the Frankish Kings were going for the ceremonial...
Varosi (Varosha)
Varosha or Varosi is an area located in southern quarter of the city of Famagusta which is abandoned since the illegal Turkish invasion in 1974. Varosi (Varosha) was named after the Turkish word ‘varos’ which means ‘suburb’.Varoshia was once the highlight of our whole island. It had luxury hotels, nightclubs,...
Saint Hilarion Castle, Kyrenia
The Saint Hilarion Castle is situated high-up in the Kyrenia mountain range, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The exact location of the castle sits near the pass from Nicosia to Kyrenia, just off the main road that now connects the capital with the port city on the north shore of the...
Kyrenia Castle
The castle of Kyrenia is found on the east side of the port of in the city Kyrenia. The city of Kyrenia is located to the north of Cyprus which is under illegal occupation since 1974. The castle was found to have been built by the Romans during the 7th...
Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Apostolos Andreas Monastery can be found in the north of Cyprus just south of Cape Apostolos Andreas in Rizokarpaso. This location is more to the north east of Cyprus in the Karpasia Peninsula. The dedication of the monastery is to Saint Andrew and is the most important site is Cyprus...
Kyrenia: History and Facts
The Kyrenia district lays in the northern centre of Cyprus and is the smallest city in the country. The city of Kyrenia is actually comprised of two cities; Kato Kyrenia which extends around the small port and Ano Kyrenia which extends to the south. The Kyrenia landscape stretches from the...