Cyprus

Cyprus, formally known as the Republic of Cyprus, stands as an island nation nestled in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Positioned to the north of the Sinai Peninsula, south of the Anatolian Peninsula, and west of the Levant, this country is intricately linked to West Asia. Despite its geographical affiliation, Cyprus boasts cultural connections and geopolitical influences that predominantly align with Southeastern Europe. Cyprus is situated to the east of Greece, north of Egypt, south of Turkey, and west of Lebanon and Syria.

Cyprus

Curion Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Kourion, located in the village of Epistoki about 12 kilometres from Limassol, has a rich collection of treasures. 12 kilometres from Limassol, has a rich collection of artefacts, most of which are from antiquity. most... read more

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Amathus

The town of Amathus, or as it was also called Amafunt, is one of the oldest settlements in Cyprus. It was located in the southern part of the island on the Mediterranean coast.

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Cyprus

Colossi Castle

Colossi Castle was built in the 13th century, but in the 15th century, namely in 1454-1455, some time after the Knights Templar settled there, it was almost completely rebuilt. Then this fortress was a whole complex of fortified building... read more

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Kurion

Kourion is one of the most ancient and famous ancient city-states of Cyprus. It is located very close to modern Limassol on a 70 metre high hill. It was built in the XII century BC by the Mycenaeans, one of those who took part in the legendary Tro... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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