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 …
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… …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.' …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
19 Σεπ 2022
After Malta, Ms Gladys Peto, followed her husband, who worked for the British medical administration, to Cyprus in 1926-1929. She wrote a book titled Malta and Cyprus, where she reports her experiences on the island
After Malta, Ms Gladys Peto, followed her husband, who worked for the British medical administration, to Cyprus in 1926-1929. She …
11 Σεπ 2022
Antonio Mondaini, alias Namindiu, in Cyprus in 1785, was discussing with a priest the method of inoculation in the island.
Antonio Mondaini, alias Namindiu, in Cyprus in 1785, was discussing with a priest the method of inoculation in the island.
29 Αύγ 2022
Disappointment was not confined to the appearance of Greek women. Even Turkish Cypriot women appeared disappointing to William Turner in 1815.
Disappointment was not confined to the appearance of Greek women. Even Turkish Cypriot women appeared disappointing to William Turner in …
22 Αύγ 2022
In 1785, at the village of Piscopia as he called the village better known as Episcopi, Antonio Mondaini or better known as Namindiu, lodged at the priest’s house, where young girls and boys gathered to offer him their respects and gifts.
In 1785, at the village of Piscopia as he called the village better known as Episcopi, Antonio Mondaini or better …
15 Αύγ 2022
In 1834 the first American missionary, Lorenzo Warriner Pease landed in Cyprus, at Lefka. Soon his ship sailed on to Larnaca where he disembarked.
In 1834 the first American missionary, Lorenzo Warriner Pease landed in Cyprus, at Lefka. Soon his ship sailed on to …
08 Αύγ 2022
Antonio Mondaini, alias Namindiu, was in Cyprus in the second half of the eighteenth century and travelled around the island taking notes for a book he was intending to publish. Amongst other cities he visited Kyrenia.
Antonio Mondaini, alias Namindiu, was in Cyprus in the second half of the eighteenth century and travelled around the island …
01 Αύγ 2022
Sylvia Foot, wife of the last Governor of Cyprus Sir Hugh Foot, wrote in her book Emergency Exit, her personal experiences of her days on the island, including some enjoyable anecdotes while at Government House.
Sylvia Foot, wife of the last Governor of Cyprus Sir Hugh Foot, wrote in her book Emergency Exit, her personal …
25 Ιούλ 2022
When the first Victorian lady to reside in the island, Mrs Esmé Scott-Stevenson, arrived, she was appalled by the appearance of the natives:
When the first Victorian lady to reside in the island, Mrs Esmé Scott-Stevenson, arrived, she was appalled by the appearance …