Places in Cyprus - Monuments in Cyprus, Monument to the Mother with many children of Ammochostos, Liopetri, Famagusta
Στο χωριό Λιοπέτρι, εκεί που σήμερα κτυπά η καρδιά της Αμμοχώστου, οι άνθρωποι της έκτισαν μνημείο και το αφιέρωσαν στην πολύτεκνη Μάνα της Αμμοχώστου. Το έκτισαν με γρανίτη και σκάλισαν σε αυτόν την χαρακτηριστική μορφή της Μεσαορίτισσας Μάνας, που σαν πέρδικα σκεπάζει με τα φτερά της τα 18 παιδιά ...
Church of Cyprus - Panagia Eleousa, Liopetri, Kokkinochoria, Famagusta
In the centre of the village of Liopteri, there is one of the most beautiful architecturally speaking churches of Cyprus. It is dedicated to Panagia Eleousa and it is built in the shape of a single aisled Basilica with a dome. It is covered by a gabled and pointed roof.
It is said that it...
Places in Cyprus - Love Bridge, Cape Greco, Ayia Napa, Famagusta
Thousands of years ago, before the Municipality of Paris "created" the "Love Bridge" which eventually collapsed under the weight of locks that couples in love hung on it, the Cypriot sea sculpted and prepared the people for its own “Love Bridge".
East of the pre-eminent tourist destinatio...
Places in Cyprus - Monuments in Cyprus - Achironas Liopetriou, Liopetri, Famagusta
In August 30, 1958, four EOKA rebels were found after anonymous information was received at the offices of the Royal Ulster Rifles, in the settlement of Famagusta district, under the name "Liopetri."
Immediately instructions were given to the commander of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Ar...
Chapels in Cyprus - Agia Thekla, Sotira, Famagusta
There is a small chapel dedicated to Agia Thekla between the Municipalities of Agia Napa and Sotira. The two Municipialities declare that the chapel belongs to their periphery and this is not irrelevant with the archaeological wealth that is possibly “hidden” on the shore of Agia Thekla. In terms...
Parks in Cyprus - International Sculpture Park, Agia Napa, Famagusta
Artists from all of the continents of the planet have united and worked to create a sculpture park. They chose an area that has rare beauty to place their creations, east of Agia Napa, a few metres from the sea.
Dozens of theme sculptures of big dimensions “take us” to their creators' cou...
Harbor in Cyprus - Fishing Harbor Mpogazi, Mpogazi, Famagusta
In the village found in the district of Ammochostos, called Mpogazi, that is occupied by the Turkish troops, there is a very picturesque fishing harbor.
It is one of the few places in the occupied areas of Cyprus that have been maintained in good condition and it is found north of the cit...
Stavropegic Monastery of Apostolos Varnavas, Salamina, Famagusta
The Stavropegic Monastery of Apostolos Varnavas (or Barnabas) is found on the west of Ammochostos and it is grounded from 474 - 491 A.D. by the emperor Zinonas.
The Apostle Varnavas, or how people knew him, Joseph, is believed to be an Apostle since he is one of the 70 chosen of Christ se...
Beaches in Cyprus - Agia Triada Gialousas beach, Karpasia, Famagusta
Name: Beach
Village: Agia Trias Gialousas
Periphery: Karpasia
District: Ammochostos
Today’s condition: Occupied by the Turkish troops from the invasion
To...
Monasteries in Cyprus - Apostolos Andreas Monastery, Rizokarpaso, Karpasia, Famagusta
The monastery of Apostolos Andreas in Karpasia, is found built on the most remote shore of the homonymous cape. Having almost collapsed, after forty years under Turkish occupation, it is quiet still today, waiting for the day of freedom.
The Monastery of Apostolos Andreas was the most pop...
Beaches in Cyprus - Ammos tou Kampouri beach, Cape Greco, Agia Napa, Famagusta
The “Ammos tou Kampouri” is a small beach covered in golden sand, awarded with the light blue flag. It is found between the Kermia (at Limnara) beach and the Sweet water beach.
An exit from the “cold water” avenue, found a few dozens of metres after its junction with the “Cape Greco...
Chapels in Cyprus - Agioi Anargyroi, Cape Greco, Agia Napa, Famagusta
The chapel of Agioi Anargyroi in Cape Greco is found built in the most bustling area. Among natural paths that guide you over sea caves, under nature’s masterpieces, such as the “Kamara Tou Koraka” and take you to a place where a hard rock has been transformed over millions of years in a wa...
Places in Cyprus - Koraka Bridge, Cape Greco, Agia Napa, Famagusta
In Cape Greco you shall see one of the most amazing natural bridges in Cyprus. It is called the bridge of Koraka. It is a masterpiece of the best creator, nature. Millions of years were needed to degrade the hard rock in order to create a bridge above the sea.
It is found on the road towa...
Central Squares - Paralimni, Town Square, Famagusta
Years back, the place that is conquered by the square with the three churches and the Metropolis of Constance and Ammochostos, the monument in the memory of the Hero Tasos Markou, Major General, the monument of the Mother from Paralimni, the monument of the dead people during the unionist struggl...
Beaches in Cyprus - Kappari Beach, Paralimni, Famagusta
The Kappari beach in Paralimni, is a small bay with gold sand and with all the comforts and facilities for its visitors. Even though the shore is surrounded by vertical rocks, the Municipality made sure that there is a passable road for wheelchairs.
There is a kiosk, whose prices are post...
Church of Cyprus - Agia Anna Holy Church, Paralimni, Famagusta, Cyprus
Agia Anna’s church is a 13th century construction, that in its original state was single-aisled, and on the inside it was cruciform with a dome. Later, it sustained influences from Gothic architecture. The church was built with stones from the Paralimni area.
For some reason the church is...
Church of Cyprus - Agios Georgios Holy Church, Paralimni, Famagusta
The Holy Church of Agios Georgios in Paralimni, is found in the same place with the Church of Agia Anna and the Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios in Paralimni.
It was built in the 19th century in the place of another Byzantine Church. As a construction it is quite complex and th...
Church of Cyprus - Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios, Paralimni, Cyprus
The Metropolitan Church of Agios Georgios in Paralimni, is built in the same place where two other Churches are found, the one of Agios Georgios and the one of Agia Anna, as well as the Metropolis (Diocese) of Constance and Ammochostos.
It is a very big Church, that has a capacity o...
Church of Cyprus - Agios Artemios Afaneias and of All Saints Holy Church, Dali, Nicosia
On refugee exile, and in order to keep the settlers of Afaneia of Ammochostos in touch, the keystone of the Holy Church of Agios Artemios and All Saints had been placed in 2010.
The Holy Church is built on the juncture of the roads Tefkrou Anthia and Idalium.
Harbor in Cyprus - Agia Napa’s Fishing Harbor, Famagusta
The Agia Napa fishing harbor hosts a great amount of fish boats. In the past years, with the evolution of summer tourism in the area, the harbor hosts leisure vessels.
Unfortunately, the excessive ardor for tourist services, pushed the Head District to allow businessmen to occupy the harb...
Harbor In Cyprus - Liopetri River Fishing Harbor - Famagusta
The fishing hideout, or otherwise the fishing harbor at the river in Liopetri, belonging to the Ammochostos district, is a narrow strip of sea which penetrates on dry land, creating a wonderful and secure hideout for the fishing boats of the area, as well as a beautiful landscape.
The vis...
