Since earliest times the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus haswelcomedvisitorstohershores and today is one of Europe’s most popular holiday and conference destinations.Theislandisaunique blend of stunning scenery and a rich archaeological inheritance...
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Since earliest times the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus haswelcomedvisitorstohershores and today is one of Europe’s most popular holiday and conference destinations.Theislandisaunique blend of stunning scenery and a rich archaeological inheritance that is intrinsically interwoven with the myths and legends of the beautiful goddess Aphrodite whose legacy was to earn Cyprus the name Island of love. Wherever you travel, the rich history of the island is evident. It is a colourful and sometimes turbulent history that stretches back 10,000 years. Since 1200BC the island embraced the Hellenic culture which prevailed ever after. Phoenicians, Persians, Romans and Venetians have all left their footsteps on the island’s soil. Chalcolithic pottery and Roman mosaics, Byzantine churches and Venetian fortifications are just part of the island’s rich cultural inheritance. Today Cyprus is a unique blend of European culture and the mystique of the Levant. The major towns offer bright modern s
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