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A part of our history was lost along with the Tower of Choirokoitia
A part of our history was lost along with the Tower of Choirokoitia

Castles in Cyprus - Tower of Choirokoitia, Larnaca

A part of the history of Cyprus was lost along with the Tower of Choirokoitia, that was the fortified castle of the area during the period of the Frank domination.

The Tower was demolished by the Ottoman Mamluks during the year 1426, when they invaded the island. These were the winners of...

District: Larnaca
Pyrgos tis Rigainas supervises the Cypriot seas
Pyrgos tis Rigainas supervises the Cypriot seas

Pyrgos tis Rigainas - Pervolia - Larnaca

Pyrgos tis Rigainas is found in Pervolia, in Larnaka. I do not know why it is called like that, since there is another one with the same name in the Pafos district and a few other ones in different places in Cyprus.

It is dated during the Venetian occupation of the island. The marks of th...

District: Larnaca