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PANAGIA TON AMBELION -PAST AND PRESENT

... I got today from a friend about this country-church here is that the church is built above the ruins of an older temple that was destroyed by the Saracens.

Many times it suffered damages from fires because of the lighted candles that the visitors leave. With the occasional repairs the hagiographies that adorned the country-church were covered.



Virgin Mary is known with the double name of " Vines" from ...

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APHRODITE -THE GODDESS OF LOVE IN CYPRUS ISLAND

... 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 ...

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LARNACA MUSEUMS

LARNACA MUSEUMS



PIERIDES MUSEUM – Here one can see the fascinating private collection of Cypriot antiquities acquired over the years from 1839 by five generations.

Pierides family is one of the most well known families of Larnaca.

This old family mansion was built in 1825 and includes exhibits from the Neolithic times ...

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THE SALT LAKE IN LARNACA

... from October to May. In summer the lake dries out, leaving a salt crust.

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NATURA L TRAIL OF THE SALT LAKE



This trail has two starting points. The first is at the Kamares Aqueduct on the exit of Larnaca towards Limassol and the second is on Artemis Avenue towards the airport, 150 meters after the building of the District Judical Court.

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HALA SULTAN TEKKE - (649 A.D)

... in the world for the Muslims and the first most important religious place for the Turkish Cypriots.

It is actually the only surviving Arab monument in Cyprus, built in 1816 over the tomb of Umm Haram, and was renovated taking its present appearance.

In Ottoman times, it was a Tekke. In the year 2002 a new renovation and ...

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AMERICAN ACADEMY LARNACA 1974-2009

... the Class of 1974 Commercial.



But an article written from a former classmate – from the UP section, Nicos Anastasiou brought tears in my eyes.

His article – The Seperation, The Reunion, and the Hope moved me a lot.

As Nico says, indeed our common experience as friends and students in the Academy was, that we had never quarreled about the differences in our background and ...

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NATURE TRAILS AND WALKS -Tourism info

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 ...

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KAMARES-THE OLD AQUEDUCT OF LARNACA

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 ...

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DIFFERENT STYLES OF ARCHITECTURE -LARNACA

STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE -LARNACA





I am so excited that I am walking in the Traditional neighbourhoods of my hometown. With the camera in my hand I get pictures of older buildings that remind me of those years.





BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE


Many of the buildings in Larnaca are very old.
The ...

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THE FORT OF LARNACA

... building was also there. This part of the town known in Medieval times as Larnacho – Larnaca.






BEY UK OR KEBIR TZAMI Build in the 16th century to serve the Turkish community of Larnaka. It is situated at the end of Athens Avenue, just opposite the Larnaca Castle.

It is perhaps the first Ottoman mosque in Cyprus.
The Ottomans ...

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