10 Μάρ 2023

Wilbrand de Oldenborg came from Acre to Cyprus in 1211 and did a short journey of the island: Our pilgrimage was now done, and we toiled on to Famagusta.

Wilbrand de Oldenborg came from Acre to Cyprus in 1211 and did a short journey of the island:

Our pilgrimage …

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03 Μάρ 2023

The famous geographer Strabo, writes about Cyprus in about 23 AD. Now the Cypriots were first ruled in their "several cities by kings, but since the Ptolemaic kings became lords over Egypt, Cyprus too passed to them, the Romans also contributing often the

Now the Cypriots were first ruled in their "several cities by kings, but since the Ptolemaic kings became lords over …

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24 Φεβ 2023

Jacques le Saige a silk merchant of Douai, came to Cyprus in 1518 on his way to Jerusalem;

Jacques le Saige, a silk merchant of Douai, came to Cyprus in 1518 on his way to Jerusalem; He …

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17 Φεβ 2023

In his book Resor I Europa och Ősterländerne 1-2, Stockholm 1826, the Reverend describes his arrival to Cyprus after Rhodes, in September 1820.

In his book Resor I Europa och Ősterländerne 1-2, Stockholm 1826, the Reverend describes his arrival to Cyprus after …

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10 Φεβ 2023

In 1766 Archbishop Constantius of Sinai found that the dwellers of towns were sociable, affable, sumptuous and hospitable, ready, quick-witted, fond of amusement, a little given to ostentation, fond of work, thrifty, and apt at business…

In 1766 Archbishop Constantius of Sinai found that the dwellers of towns were sociable, affable, sumptuous and hospitable, ready, quick-witted, …

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03 Φεβ 2023

Rupert Gunnis wrote to his parents in 1929:

Rupert Gunnis wrote to his parents in 1929:

‘Here we are off on our travels again and I am …

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27 Ιαν 2023

Disappointment was not confined to the appearance of Greek women.

Disappointment was not confined to the appearance of Greek women. Even Turkish Cypriot women appeared disappointing to William Turner, …

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20 Ιαν 2023

Ioannes Cotovicus in 1599, a few years after Cyprus had passed to the Ottomans, described the Cypriots as having fallen to the ways of their conquerors and acquired their vices.

Ioannes Cotovicus in 1599, a few years after Cyprus had passed to the Ottomans, described the Cypriots as having …

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13 Ιαν 2023

Perhaps the most important visitor to the island during the nineteenth century was Archduke of Austria Louis Salvador. Impressed by the capital of the island he wrote a book on Nicosia in 1873:

Perhaps the most important visitor to the island during the nineteenth century was Archduke of Austria Louis Salvador. Impressed …

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06 Ιαν 2023

During the middle of the nineteenth century Cyprus received many French visitors who aimed at exploring its archaeological wealth and… who knows, perhaps reclaim the island.

During the middle of the nineteenth century Cyprus received many French visitors who aimed at exploring its archaeological wealth and… …

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28 Δεκ 2022

William Turner Esquire was His Majesty’s servant in Constantinople and came to Cyprus in March 1815. He spent some time on the island and wrote about it in his journals.

William Turner Esquire was His Majesty’s servant in Constantinople and came to Cyprus in March 1815. He spent some time …

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23 Δεκ 2022

The transport between Cyprus and the coast of Asia Minor was in the hands of the Ragusan captain Roretti since 1795;

The transport between Cyprus and the coast of Asia Minor was in the hands of the Ragusan captain Roretti since …

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16 Δεκ 2022

In 1738, Richard Pococke, after having visited Nicosia and “Telabaise”, followed the path of three miles down to the small town of Kyrenia:

In 1738, Richard Pococke, after having visited Nicosia and “Telabaise”, followed the path of three miles down to …

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09 Δεκ 2022

Sir Harry Luke included his first experiences in Cyprus in his book 'Cyprus: A Portrait and an Appreciation.'

Sir Harry Luke included his first experiences in Cyprus in his book 'Cyprus. A Portrait and an Appreciation.' …

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02 Δεκ 2022

Michael de Vezin, of French origin, was for sixteen years His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Aleppo and Cyprus.

Michael de Vezin, of French origin, was for sixteen years His Britannic Majesty's Consul for Aleppo and Cyprus. …

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25 Νοέ 2022

The extract comes from the text of a letter by Elias of Pesaro, dated Famagosta, October 18, 1568, to his brother or a friend in Italy.

The extract comes from the text of a letter by Elias of Pesaro, dated Famagosta, October 18, 1568, to his …

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17 Νοέ 2022

Nicolai de Marthono, a noteury of Carinola, wrote about his first site of Famagusta:

Nicolai de Marthono, a noteury of Carinola, wrote about his first site of Famagusta:

On the 27th of the said …

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11 Νοέ 2022

Wilbrand, Count of Oldenburg, reached Cyprus in 1211 and visited Stavrovouni.

Wilbrand, Count of Oldenburg, reached Cyprus in 1211 and visited Stavrovouni. We continued our pilgrimage thence to visit the cross …

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31 Οκτ 2022

The ex-Bulgarian ambassador to Cyprus, Mr Hristo Georgiev wrote about an interesting story concerning the church of St Iacovos in Tricomo, which he visited in 2019.

The ex-Bulgarian ambassador to Cyprus, Mr Hristo Georgiev wrote about an interesting story concerning the church of St Iacovos in …

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25 Οκτ 2022

Percy Arnold, former journalist of the Cyprus Post, wrote his reminiscences of the island in his book The Cyprus Challenge, 1956.

Percy Arnold, former journalist of the Cyprus Post, wrote his reminiscences of the island in his book The Cyprus Challenge, …

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22 Οκτ 2022

Antonıo Mondaini, alias Namindıu, was visiting the village of Lapithos in 1786 and took note of what he saw at the priest’s house.

Antonıo Mondaini, alias Namindıu, was visiting the village of Lapithos in 1786 and took note of what he saw at …

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17 Οκτ 2022

Benedict Of Peterborough. The Chronicle, under the title Gesta Regis Henrici II. et Ricardi I., is ascribed to Benedict, who was Abbot of Peterborough from 1177 until his death in 1193BC.

Benedict Of Peterborough. The Chronicle, under the title Gesta Regis Henrici II. et Ricardi I., is ascribed to Benedict, who …

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29 Σεπ 2022

Edmond Duthoit, a French antiquarian visited Cyprus in 1863 and 1865. He travelled all over the island looking for antiquities but also appreciating the beauties of the land. A most lyrical description is found in his letter to his mother of 24th February

Edmond Duthoit, a French antiquarian visited Cyprus in 1863 and 1865. He travelled all over the island looking for antiquities …

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24 Σεπ 2022

The romantic Esme Scott- Stevenson, wife of the British Commissioner of Kyrenia in 1878, painted a colourful picture of a Cypriot village.

The romantic Esme Scott- Stevenson, wife of the British Commissioner of Kyrenia in 1878, painted a colourful picture of a …

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