Travellers will find many interesting things to do in Cyprus. Beautiful nature parks, ancient shrines, magnificent amphitheatres and numerous monuments will only add to overall delight from visiting this popular resort. Akamas Nature Park, which is located not far away from Paphos, is one of the most famous landmarks of the island. The park is internationally famous because of Baths of Aphrodite – a big complex of pools with crystal clean water. According to a legend, the water in these pools has a mysterious healing power, so those who swim in it become healthy and beautiful for many years. However, swimming is prohibited in Baths of Aphrodite, but witty tourists take small bottles with them and then fill these bottles with the magic elixir of life.
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Many public holidays in Cyprus are religious, connected with the two dominant religions of the Republic: with Orthodox Christianity among Cypriot …
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Another famous religious building, Stavrovouni Monastery, was built in the 4th century by order of mother of Emperor Constantine. The crucifixion, which was a gift of the empress, is the main artefact of the monastery. Kouklia is also a famous historic and archaeological centre in Cyprus. The village is known as the location of Aphrodite Sanctuary. There are also several ancient temples there and a big open air museum.
The beauty of nature of the small island of Cyprus makes the hearts of travelers beat faster. Here they can find waterfalls in the mountains and sandy …
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The entire territory of Cyprus is considered as an outstanding archeological region. The remains of ancient people's settlements formed over 9 000 years ago were found here. Many unique districts welcome tourists now. The important stage in the history of Cyprus was the 12th century BC when the islands started to be populated by Greeks. Then, the Egyptians, Assyrians and Persians have struggled for the right to possess the island for hundreds of years. In 333 AD, the island was conquered by Alexander the Great.
The culture of Cyprus was heavily influenced by the Roman and Byzantium Empires. Another important event in the history of the country happened in 1191 when Cyprus was conquered by troops of Richard the Lionheart. The island had been under the Order of Templars for several years and then was sold to the King of Franks. In the second half of the 16th century, the island was under the Ottoman Empire. In 1878, Cyprus came to Great Britain in accordance with the peace agreements.
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Cyprus is known to many as a place where popular beach resorts are located. There are also upscale health resorts on the island. In Limassol and at other large resorts, a lot of thalassotherapy centers have been recently opened. The main attributes of modern resorts are upscale spa centers. Adherents of the health tourism have an opportunity to enjoy different types of massage and try unique cosmetic procedures with healing muds and algae.
The Republic of Cyprus, attracting tourists with its clean beach sand and warm climate is famous for its cuisine, which has mixed and improved the …
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