"Cyprus" Cyprus by freya_heaven

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The Island of Cyprus sits in the eastern end of the Mediterranean

Cyprus has had quite a bumpy history with being fought over by the Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Ottomans and more recently the British & then the Turks. The Islands Stategic position in the Mediterranean is mainly to blame or its popularity.

It is well docummented that Cyprus is the only country to have a divided capital city, Nicosia. With the north of the country being Turkish & the south being Greek.

Cyprus is a major tourist destination for northern Europeans, with the south being more popular. There are plenty of sights to keep you busy for a couple of weeks in the south.

It is only possible to enter Northern Cyprus through a boarder crossing via the United Nations no mans land for a day at Nicosia. Although I have read more recently you are sometimes allowed an overnight stay in Northern Cyprus & still able to return to the Greek Side.

As With all my travels I urge you to visit out of the high season, you get a much better feel for the place and at many attractions & sights you have the place to your self.

Hope You Enjoy My Cyprus Pages

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Me with Papa Dionasis at Aphrodites Bathing place

Arabahmet Mosque, Northern Nicosia

  • Last visit to Cyprus: Feb 1997
  • Intro Updated Apr 24, 2004
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  • mturkkan's Profile Photo
    Apr 3, 2007 at 1:06 AM

    Happy birthday from Turkey

  • DaDrifter's Profile Photo
    Jul 27, 2005 at 2:50 AM

    Beautilful page and lovely pictures, Nicola ! Great tip about making a nice new pot look antique ... and the Brandy too :)

  • LizD's Profile Photo
    Jul 19, 2005 at 4:36 AM

    Thanks for answering my forum question Freya, and also for these wonderful tips and photos. Can't wait to go now. Best Wishes Liz

  • Mikebond's Profile Photo
    Jul 14, 2005 at 10:58 AM

    Good page Nicola! However, the situation with Turkish Cyprus is better now, from what I have read. The border line has been opened and EU-citizens can travel to Northern Cyprus just with an ID-card or passport.

  • Gerrem's Profile Photo
    Jun 30, 2005 at 12:36 AM

    Poor Nicola, only 48 ;-) This one you really deserve. Excellent pics and infos. Cyprus ist on first place of Nicoles wishlist. Regards, Michael

  • TheWanderingCamel's Profile Photo
    May 11, 2005 at 10:29 AM

    Isn't Cyprus wonderful? Lovely pics and some good comment. Makes me want to go back. Cheers -leyle

  • easyoar's Profile Photo
    Apr 23, 2005 at 4:01 PM

    Lovely page on a country I am very fond of! I liked the tip to drop your vase and glue it back together to make it more authentic!

  • ronaldbarr's Profile Photo
    Apr 15, 2005 at 11:33 AM

    Nicola I am back again on your extensive pages. This time I have taken to virtual Cyprus experience. I have been there and loved the place. You have helped me relive! Pleasure to rate your tips. ronaldbarr

  • otte_verbeek's Profile Photo
    Mar 6, 2005 at 1:54 AM

    very nice page with beautiful pictures

  • PA2AKgirl's Profile Photo
    Jan 12, 2005 at 2:19 PM

    This is an excellent page:)) When I finally get to join Bobby in Turkey, this is probably going to be our first trip since it's so close. I think this page will be our travel guide, thanks! --Katey

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