Cyprus is a country with outstanding natural beauty, diverse culture and hospitable people. It is also an ideal place for sports lovers. There are a number of Tourist Attractions in Cyprus to be explored. Tourist Attractions in Cyprus includes the monasteries and the churches of the Byzantine times. The Frankish Lusignans are reflected in the castles and palaces and the city walls of the Venetian days.
Where is Cyprus ?
The country of Cyprus is in the Europe continent and the latitude and longitude for the country are 35.2251° N, 33.6124° E. Cyprus Location Map
Facts about Cyprus
Nicosia is the capital city of Cyprus. With a population of 398,293, it is the largest city in the country.
Cyprus recognizes two official languages: Greek and Turkish. The other languages spoken in the country include Armenian, Cypriot Maronite Arabic, Romani, French, and German.
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Places To Visit In Cyprus
Ayios Minas, Ayios Heraklidhios, Kykkos, Trooditissa, etc. are the monasteries in Cyprus. Byzantine Museum and Art gallery, Leventis Museum of the City of Nicosia, Jewelry Museum of Cyprus, Archeological Museum Kourion, Marine Life Museum, etc. are the Cyprus museums.
Paphos: It includes the Paphos Fort, the Tombs of the Kings, the remains of the castle Saranda Kolones built during the Byzantine era, etc.
Limassol : The tourist attractions of Limassol include a number of museums of which the Cyprus Medieval Museum is located in the grounds of the Limassol Castle. The Limassol District Archaeological Museum is a treasure house of artifacts belonging to the different ages of Cyprus. The traditional art objects are on display in the Folk Art Museum.
Nicosia : Museums are the highlights of the city. The Ethiopian Ethnological Museum, the Addis Ababa Museum, the Ethiopian Natural History Museum, the Ethiopian Railway Museum and the National Postal Museum are the main museums in the city that tells the story of the city and its ancient rulers. St George’s Cathedral and Holy Trinity Cathedral -once the largest Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral are the miraculous churches in the city often visited by pilgrims. The tomb of Emperor Haile Selassie, National Palace formerly known as the Jubilee Palace, The Hager Fikir Theatre, Merkato market, the Jan Meda Race Ground racecourse and Bihere Tsige Recreation Center are the other interesting sites in the city.
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