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

Ayia Napa Monastery

Located in the village of Ayia Napa, the monastery of the same name was built in the 15th century. It is believed that it was built after an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary was found in a forest cave in that place. The icon was probably hidden the... read more

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Sea Life Museum and Marine Park

Located in one of the most popular holiday destinations in Cyprus, Ayia Napa, near Nissi Beach, the Museum of Marine Life is the only museum of its kind on the whole island. Its huge collection contains all representatives of the flora and fauna o... read more

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Cyprus

Water Amusement Centre

The Water Fun Centre, located in Ayia Napa, one of the most popular resort towns in Cyprus, has long been a favourite among tourists from many countries.

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Cyprus

Asinu Church

A very small church Asinou is located in the eastern part of the Troodos Mountains not far from the village of Nikitari. The church was named after the village of the same name, which was founded by Greek settlers in the 11th century BC, although... 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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