24 Mar 2023
The Italian Elias of Pesaro had proposed to emigrate with his wife and family to the Holy Land, but news of the plague in Syria induced them to remain in Cyprus, in Famagusta.
The Italian Elias of Pesaro had proposed to emigrate with his wife and family to the Holy Land, but news …
17 Mar 2023
The Venetian Fra Francesco Suriano visited Cyprus in 1424 on his way to Jaffa. He came in August and travelled under the hot sun!
The Venetian Fra Francesco Suriano visited Cyprus in 1424 on his way to Jaffa. He came in August and travelled …
10 Mar 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 …
03 Mar 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 …
24 Feb 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 …
17 Feb 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 …
10 Feb 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, …
03 Feb 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 …
27 Jan 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, …
20 Jan 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 …
13 Jan 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 Jan 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 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 …