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Panorama of the small settlement of Lazagna.

Lazanias

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…

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The modern coastline of Limassol.

Limassol

Limassol, in Greek Lemesos, grew up on the southern shore of Cyprus between the ancient Amathus and Kourion. Maritime trade, winemaking and the day-to-day life of the old…

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Limnatis in the foothill landscape.

Limnatis

Limnatis — The foothill village is approximately at an altitude of 480 metres, known for almond gardens. The spring bloom makes the agricultural culture the main visible sign…

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Fishing corner of Potamos on the coast of Liopetri; a reference view of the seaside part of the community.

Liopetri

Liopetri — A rural community among the fields of red earth. Its history includes traditional basket weaving, ancient temples and the seaside fishing corner of Potamos, located separately…

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Public space of Livadia; photo of the tourist organization of Larnaca.

Livadia

Livadia is at the northern edge of Larnaca city. Behind modern residential quarters there is a special craft memory: working with reeds, from which agricultural and household items…

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Roofs and hills of Lofu.

Lofou

Lofu climbs the hills with an amphitheater, about 800 metres high. The dense neighborhoods and winding streets make the relief itself a part of rural architecture: the house,…

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Street and church in Litrodontas.

Lythrodontas

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,…

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Traditional stone houses of Maroni; a photograph of the Cyprus Agritourism Company.

Maroni

Maroni is located among agricultural land near the southern coast. Its old stone houses with arches, balconies and carved door frames preserve the appearance of a village that…

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The house of Mutullas on the side of the Marafasa valley.

Moutoullas

Mutullas occupies the slope of the Marafasa Valley between Pedulas and Kalopanayotis. Thick buildings, tiled roofs and garden plots are folded into a compact mountain landscape, closely related…

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