Hotel Antigoni Protaras

... and Cythera in Greece were the prominent places where Aphrodite was worshiped. The Roman goddess, Venus has quite often been related to the Greek goddess, Aphrodite. One of the most powerful among the various Greek Gods and Godesses, Aphrodite had the charm and elegance, which she used, to get whatever she wanted. For some she was ruthless, while for others she was caring. With all these great acts to her credit, she has been rightly regarded as one of the greatest Olympian divinities.

... Era, Mycenaean, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian and Ottoman periods. It covers 9000 years of Cypriot art.

The rarest collections at the museum are the Neolithic times are pottery, the collection of Roman and Hellenistic glass and the Byzantine collection of ceramic utensils, which are decorated with the ...

... br>At this site, one can admire the migratory birds and the interesting plant life. It is here that the goddess Artemis – Diana and Aphrodite Astarte were worshipped. At this site one can admire the migratory birds life.



The close connection of the area with these Goddesses can be felt especially during the ultra-red sunsets you can enjoy walking the trail.

THE HALA SULTAN TEKKE

Founded in 649 A.D.



This historic mosque is just 3 km west of Larnaca very near the airport terminal on the central salt lake.

Um Haram who was the Aunt of Prophet Mohamed died here as a result of an accident.

This mosque is now considered to be the fourth most important religious ...

... if I know the lessons well today, but instead of books I carry all these years that have passed after my graduation. Wonderful years then, always appreciated.



Every single room in there reminds me of those wonderful years when young then and full of dreams!

Many probably thinking that life would be some kind of a game, or probably after graduation everything would be so pleasant and peaceful ...

... to become acquainted with the authentic character of the city and to have an invaluable introduction to the long history and traditions of Larnaca in an enriching and entertaining way. These guided walking tours also give the atmosphere and taste of everyday life, its craftsmen and commercial activity.



The tours do not include visits to the museums or churches of Larnaca ...

... from the 1st arches (about 2-3 kms) you arrive at the 2nd arches, and after a walk of almost the same distance, (but having to pass the airport-by pass highway-) you arrive at the 3rd and lower arches. At this point you have to look for the old mill, which pumped the aqueduct's water.

Then for 9 kilometers up to the river, the water –channel goes underground ...

... 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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... The minaret is built on the foundation of the bell tower. Opposite this mosque there is an elegant stone built public water fountain of the Venetian period reused by the Ottoman aquaduct of 1747.



It survives in a very good condition and it is decorated with an engraved –clock in Latin characters. According to historical sources the Venetian governor ...

I enjoyed my stay in Cyprus alot, Scotty and his Mrs vicki were great hosts and really made me feel welcome. I didnt see alot of the country but we drove around quite a few towns near where they live to check out cypriot life. There is a real expat feel to the area they stay and it has been good to experience life also as a non cypriot resident. We had a good mince around Ayia napa, it looks like it would be a good crack to be fair, granted i saw ...