02 Oca 2024
Did you know? Limassol
Limassol boasts of interesting achievements. The people of that port claim to be more friendly, more cultured and more internationally …
26 Ara 2023
Did you know? Sir Hugh Foot
Sir Hugh Foot, the last Governor of Cyprus, while leaving the island remembered that the 16th of August 1960 …
19 Ara 2023
Did you know? Commandaria
Upon arrival in 1911, Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams, his Lady and Harry Luke set about to explore Government House …
12 Ara 2023
Did you know? Colocynth
Citrullus colocynthis has many names. In Turkey, it is known as Abu Jahl's melon, whereas elsewhere, it is known …
05 Ara 2023
Did you know? Bayram
The end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, is marked by a three-day feast known as the Lesser or Sheker …
28 Kas 2023
Did you know? The relic of the Holy Cross
In 1760, Abbe Giovanni Mariti described Lefkara as a beautiful village with a church dedicated to the Holy Cross. He …
21 Kas 2023
Did you know? Dance in Cyprus
References to dancing in Cyprus are primarily found in descriptions of marriages, feasts, paniyria (celebrations of religious feasts), and other …
14 Kas 2023
Did you know? Orgeat syrup or Soumada
Originally made from grain - it got its name from the French word orge, meaning “barley” - orgeat syrup …
07 Kas 2023
Did you know? Boza
Boza or bosa, is a fermented beverage originating from the Middle East. It is made by fermenting various grains: …
31 Eki 2023
Did you know? Hemp sweaters
During the British period, the women of Famagusta kept their selves busy by knitting sweaters. They saw the British …
24 Eki 2023
Did you know? Charles Fullwood
Upon the arrival of the British to Cyprus in 1878, the Illustrated London News and The Graphic magazines recruited …
17 Eki 2023
Did you know? Salukis
During the medieval period the hounds of Cyprus, were none other than the Salukis, the famous dogs of the …
10 Eki 2023
Did you know? Ziziphus mauritiana
Ziziphus mauritiana is an evergreen shrub. The fruit is of variable shape and size, it can be oval, or round, …
03 Eki 2023
Did you know? Meaning of flowers
Flowers often have symbolism or meanings. In Cyprus, we have some very loved wildflowers which cover the mountains during winter. …
26 Eyl 2023
Did you know? Silkworms
In China, there is a legend that the discovery of the silkworm's silk was first invented by the wife …
19 Eyl 2023
Did you know? Brides for sale
During the mid-war years, Cyprus suffered from poverty, especially in the remote villages. It was then that many Turkish …
12 Eyl 2023
Did you know? Features of Government House
While building the Government House, the British wanted to incorporate architectural features from all over Cyprus. Thus, the main portico …
05 Eyl 2023
Did you know? The Seven Pillars of Islam
The Seven Pillars of Islam
29 Ağu 2023
Did you know? Tas or bath bowl
The "Tas" is an indispensable Hamam accessory. Traditionally you scoop the water in the Hamam for the shower. At …
22 Ağu 2023
Did you know? Hammmam shoes
During the Ottoman era, women wore special shoes in the hammam to protect their feet from the dirty water …
15 Ağu 2023
Did you know? The Princess of Cyprus
On 27 April 1889, the periodical Illustrated London News published an engraving by Nathaniel Sichel (1843-1907) based on a …
08 Ağu 2023
Did you know? The Greek Cypriot delegation to London 1918-1919
During the early twentieth century attempts were made by the Greek Cypriots to unify the island with Greece. Amongst them, …
01 Ağu 2023
Did you know? Tzelefos Bridge
In Paphos district, just a few kilometres from the village of Ayios Nikolaos stands the medieval bridge of Tzelefos. …
25 Tem 2023
Did you know? Robin Hood in Cyprus
Quite often imaginary illustrations were made about Cyprus by artists who did not know the history of the island well. …