Cyprus is an island state located in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, a distance approximately equal to Europe, Asia and Africa. Nicosia is the capital and the population is about 800,000 people, most workers in tourism. Part of the European Union since 2004 and is administratively divided into 6 districts.
The climate is Mediterranean, with hot summers and cold winters. Local currency is the euro, and the time is the same as in Romania, there was no time difference.
In Cyprus are very important religious customs and traditions, issues that that tourists should follow. Handshake to inalniri, accepting coffee or soft drinks are just a few of them, which can add to ban shooting without permission military or cultural objectives.
The island's history is tumultuous, mainly due to geographical position. Phoenicians, Syrians, Romans, Crusaders, Venetians or British, they left contributed to art, history and local mentality. Myths and stories are richer here than in any other area of the world.
While tension between Turkey and Greece is very tense, tourists do not suffer from this conflict, on the contrary. The rivalry between them consists in providing travel services as well.
Tourists here can enjoy varied landscapes: forested mountains, beaches groomed, crystal waters, unique routes, rich vineyards, plus Venetian walls, Crusader castles and Roman mosaics. Also the nightlife is typical Mediterranean islands, customary nightclubs and venues for parties. During the day you can go hiking, water sports, cycling, skiing (snow), beach, fishing and other sports or leisure activities.
The most important cities are: Ayia Napa, Limassol, Ppahos, Larnaca, hotels and accommodation all featuring both luxurious and affordable.
The most prominent attractions of the island are:
- Cyprus Museum, with many "rich" archaeological Folk Art Museum, New Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral of St. John, Byzantine churches, Makarios Cultural Center, Omeriye Mosque, all located in the capital Nicosia.
- In Larnaca Agios Lazaros Church can be visited, Byzantine Museum, Larnaca Fort, Archaeological Museum, Museum of Paleontology Torniritis-may lose or remains Kition. Near the airport are located Hala Sultan Tekke, a historic mosque with impressive gardens and Larnaca Salt Lake.
- The western hills are located: village of Lefkara, famous for making lace, Monastery of Agios Minas Monastery Stavrovouni, Chapel Royal Crusaders.
- In Limassol can be visited: the local castle, the Old Port Medieval Museum, Folk Art Museum, Archaeological Museum or zoo.
- The old city is located Kourion Greco-Roman theater, the summer playing Shakespearean works, but Eustolios's house, acropolis, the ruins of the Roman Forum or Christian Basilica.
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