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The stone court and arcades of the monastery of St. Mina.

Agios Minas Convent

The Monastery of the Holy Mina is located among the hills near Vavla. A small architectural ensemble connects a stone church, monastic premises and a quiet rural landscape…

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The exterior of the church of Panagia Angeloctisti in Kiti.

Angeloktisti Church

Behind the restrained walls of the church in Kitty hides a mosaic that has survived almost one and a half thousand years. Angeloktisti Church — A rare place…

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A bicycle ride in the Rizoella Forest Park on the territory of Aradippou.

Aradippou

Aradippou almost merged with the urban development of Larnaca, but in the old center retains its own character. Low houses, a church square and taverns are adjacent to…

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A walker near Camarles, Catalonia, Spain. Reference photograph of the species.

Black-winged stilt

The walker appears to be a small black and white bird placed on unusually tall red legs. In the shallow waters of Akrotiri, this silhouette is difficult to…

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Surroundings of Hirokitiya and a promenade near the traditional building.

Choirokoitia

Hirokitiya is known primarily for its Neolithic settlement, but the modern village deserves special attention. Stone houses, narrow streets and craft spaces show the other, living side of…

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