Nicosia

The Capital city of Cyprus, Nicosia is surrounded by two hundred and sixteen villages and settlements.

The small dam of Lefka at the Setrachos river

Dams in Cyprus - Lefka Dam - Occupied Cyprus

The small dam in the Lefka township which is occupied by the Turkish forces, is built on the ‘road’ of the Setrachos river which traverses the Marathasa valley.

The river’s waters, were from the Ottoman empire, the ‘bone of contention’ between the residents of the villages that it crossed... More

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Agia Marina Holy Church in Analiontas

Churches in Cyprus - Agia Marina Holy Church - Analiontas - Nicosia

Not very far away from the old Agia Marina church, a new one in honour of Agia Marina (Saint Marina) has been built. It is a church that has been completed a few months ago, which is also when the residents assisted Holy Mass for the first time.

From any point of the village, you can see ... More

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A house in the centre of Analiontas

Villages in Cyprus - Analiontas - Tamassos Region - Nicosia

The small village Analiontas is situated 20 kilometres south of the Capital and it is between two important monasteries of the Cypriot Church. The Monastery of Archangel Michael and the Monastery of Theotokos (Holy Mary). It has about 350 residents.

A few years ago, a few dozens of people... More

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Agios Georgios Church in Kalo Chorio Klirou

Churches in Cyprus - Agios Georgios - Kalo Chorio - Klirou - Nicosia

In Klirou, and more precisely in Kalo Chorio, there are two churches, one opposite the other dedicated to Agios Georgios.

Both of them are locked. Only from the outside can you admire these two architectural Miracles.

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The picturesque square with its coffee shops at Gourri

Villages in Cyprus - Gourri - Nicosia

Gourri village is found built on both sides of the road clinging on the high mountains, leading you to the Machairas Monastery. The steep mountain slopes that shelter the village, make you feel some kind of fear and you question yourself why they chose this place to live.

To answer to thi... More

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The small chapel dedicated to Agios Andronikos and Agia Athanasia in Menoiko

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Andronikos - Agia Athanasia

The chapel belonging to Agios Andronikos and Agia Athanasia, is found a little bit outside the Menoiko village, at about 2 kilometres.

It is a small chapel where the love and faith faith of the residents transformed it to a green oasis. It is literally “flooding” in the colours of the hyd... More

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The church of the miracle Saints, Kyprianos and Ioustini in Menoiko

Churches in Cyprus - Menoiko - Agios Kyprianos + Agia Ioustini

The church dedicated to Agios Kyprianos and Agia Ioustini is found in the village of the Nicosia district, Menoiko and is a very important pilgrimage for thousands of believers, not only Cypriots but also believers from other countries. Hundreds of pilgrims arrive each day to the church’s yard. T... More

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A particular street in the centre of the old village

Villages in Cyprus - Menoiko - Nicosia

Menoiko village is built west of the capital and is at a distance of about 20 kilometres from it. The torrent Serrachis passes it, which creates beautiful scenes at its descent in winter. Back in the old days the village was built on the west banks of Serrachis but today it has been expanded to t... More

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