Laiki Geitonia Traditional Neighbourhood
Laiki Geitonia Traditional Neighbourhood — A pedestrian quarter inside the old walls of Nicosia. Narrow passages, small courtyards and traditional houses allow you to feel the scale of…
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Laiki Geitonia Traditional Neighbourhood — A pedestrian quarter inside the old walls of Nicosia. Narrow passages, small courtyards and traditional houses allow you to feel the scale of…
Lazanias — A tiny mountain settlement near Gurri and the Maheras forest. Its stone houses and narrow passages occupy the slope, and between the roofs open views of…
The Municipal Museum of Leventis tells the story of Nicosia itself: its inhabitants, streets, rulers and everyday life. It occupies three restored historic buildings in the Laiki-Gitonya quarter…
The Linos Museum in old Kakopetria is dedicated to wine, bread and olive oil. Nearby there is a separate olive mill — Another small museum site that preserves…
The small white heron seems completely white until it comes to shallow water: then black legs and bright yellow feet become noticeable. In Atalassa, she hunts off the…
Local Archaeological Museum of Ancient Ledra introduces the ancient history of Nicosia on the hill of St. George. Excavations here revealed the settlement of different eras and significantly…
The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Idalion is located at the excavations in Dali. It opened in 2007 and brings together finds from the ancient city, settlements and necropolises…
The Lukia and Michalakis Zampelasa Art Museum is located in the Kaimakli district. It was based on a private family collection of contemporary art of Cyprus and other…
Litrodontas lies at the foot of Maheras among olive groves. The village is known for its rural landscape, traditional products, and connection to the historical region of Tamassos,…
Maheras is located on the forested slopes of Kionia. The high bell tower, arcades and courtyard form an active monastery complex associated with one of the most famous…
Mallard — familiar duck with an unexpectedly complex wardrobe. The brilliant green head of the spleen and the brown speckled outfit of the female are so different that…
In the gorge near Gurri, water descends on dark rocks amid dense greenery. The small waterfall of Mavritsios reveals the moist, shady side of the foothills of Maheras.