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Hartmann’s crocus. Photo from the official booklet about the Maheras National Forest Park.

Hartmann’s crocus

Hartmann’s crocus — One of the flowers of the Cyprus winter. Its bright petals appear above the forest floor when most of the Mediterranean vegetation is still waiting…

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Cacopetria and the wooded slopes of Troodos.

Kakopetria

Cacopetria lies in the Solea Valley among the wooded slopes of Troodos. The Karkotis River, old stone houses and cool shady streets made it one of the most…

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Church of Joachim and Anna in Kalyan — Monument of the village.

Kaliana

Hookah is located in the Karkotis valley at an altitude of about 600 metres. A small settlement lies among the river branches and slopes of Solea, where traditional…

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Panorama of Kalopanayotis in the Marafasa Valley.

Kalopanagiotis

Kalopanayotis is located on the slopes of the Marafasa Valley above the Setrahos River. Stone houses, stepped streets, an old bridge and sulfurous springs connect here a mountain…

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Cato-Pirgos and the valley's outlet to the sea. Archival view from the south, 1998.

Kato Pyrgos

Kato Pyrgos is located on the northwest coast of the island, in Tillyria, and belongs to the Nicosia District. The sea here is adjacent to the foothills of…

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Kykkos Monastery.

Kykkos Monastery

Kikkos Monastery is located high in the mountains of Marafasa, at about 1318 metres. Behind arcades and painted galleries is one of the main Orthodox shrines of Cyprus.

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The church of Panagia-tu-Arak in the vicinity of Lagudera.

Lagoudera

Lagudera is located at the foot of Madari in mountain Pitsilia. Here, wooded slopes, nut plantings and small rural neighborhoods surround one of the most famous Byzantine monuments…

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