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

Jami Kebir Mosque

One of the most famous mosques in Larnaca, located almost in the heart of the city, has several names: Jami Kebir, Kami Kebir, also called Buyuk Kami Mosque. It is located directly opposite the Larnaca Fortress, built during the Middle Ages, and n... read more

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City Park and Zoo

One of the most visited tourist cities in Cyprus, Limassol boasts a large number of attractions and interesting places to visit. Limassol, one of the most travelled cities in Cyprus, boasts a large number of attractions and interesting places to v... read more

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Cyprus

KEO Plant

One of the most famous and largest wineries in Cyprus, the KEO winery was founded back in 1927. It is located in Limassol, about a kilometre from the old port. Initially it was a very small production, which over the years successfully developed a... read more

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Museum of the Middle Ages in Limassol Castle

The Limassol Medieval Museum is housed in the city's fortress, the famous Limassol Castle. It is located very close to the old harbour in the historic centre of the city.

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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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