Four Lanterns Hotel Larnaca

... lot of vines that existed in the area and “Aimatousa” (Bloody) from the tradition that wants the Virgin Mary to cure the women with hemorrhage.



On 8th of September the country-church functions and there is a big festival. The beautiful natural environment of the area becomes an attraction for the outdoor visits of the local people, mainly on “Clean Monday” or Monday of Lent.

... years belonged to Turks. After the war, Turks settled in Cypriots houses in the north, and Cypriots had to do the same with what they found in the south. So, they entered these houses, and stay here ever since.
I remember those days that we knew Turkish students from school, and believe me we were thinking of them just as much as we cared about Cypriots.
So, sorry my friend, hope you fogive me.
I just don't ...

... and Hera, to receive the golden apple thrown by Eris, the goddess of discord. Aphrodite promised Paris the love of most beautiful woman on Earth, Helen, who was already married to Agamemnon. This eventually led to Trojan war, which led to heavy casualty.

Aphrodite, the goddess of love has been a popular subject in artworks like classical sculpture and fresco, i.e. painting onto the wet plaster on the wall. In most of these artworks she has been depicted nude. The islands of ...

NATURE TRAILS AND WALKS

(Tourist information)



If you are a tourist, I suggest that you join the guided tours that pass through many historic houses.

You can join the Larnaca walks offered free of charge by the Municipality of Larnaca in collaboration with Cyprus Tourist Organization and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association.



It is a unique ...

KAMARES, THE OLD AQUEDUCT OF LARNACA



A little history:



(Kamares) –as they are called in Greek.

They are found at the exit from Larnaca towards the Limassol highway. 18th century aqueduct of Larnaca, 16 kilometers long. For the adventurer the old aqueduct of Larnaca offers a tremendous challenge.



Walking in a straight ...

... of Larnaca developed in the Ottoman times and was designed to serve the trading needs as well as the residential needs of the wealthy merchants of Larnaca. The owner had his storehouse and office on the ground floor and his family on the first, with the characteristic kiosk over the street for good ventilation and view.


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... inner courtyard is used as an open air garden-theatre during the summer months, by kind permission of the Director or Antiquities.





THE TOUZLA MOSQUE

(11th century)



It is situated near the Metropolis Square, and the Church of the Savior, on Metropolitou Nicomedias Street. It was turned into a Mosque after the Ottoman ...

... the neighborhoods.

Dark nights and days when there was no sleep at all, fear and despair for this injustice.

We had Turkish friends and we were also worried about them.

Our Turkish friends on the other side were now, experiencing the same threat. Hard times that I just don’t wish to comment on, and try not to remember.

... Finally, we arrived in Athens and then boarded this prop engine plane to take us to Chios! I cant wait to see the island and visit the village from where my family is from and share this with Shawn. We are also going to take a day trip to Ephesus in Turkey and then on Friday head back to Athens. No pics since I was soooo ****** I didn't want to use my camera as a flogging device!

... concerts held there. It has greeat acoustics so they have just added lighting. Some of the castles (which there are a lot of!) also have concerts & theatre held there. All the attractions cost 1Cyprus pound or less to get in so very cheap. The beaches are all set for sunbathing with colourful umbrellas and deck chairs laid out in grids all along the beach. Out of the countries we have seen so far, it is the one that you could ...