Cyprus Historical Sites and Attractions

Travel back through time and experience the vast history that Cyprus has to offer to its many visitors, with a proud, cultural heritage stretching back for more than 9000 years.

Cypriot culture is reflected in age old monuments and ruins to the exquisite floor mosaics of early roman homesteads portraying detailed scenes from famous mythological legends. Step down into the underground ‘Tombs of the Kings’ carved through solid rock and aligned with beautiful Doric pillars.

Enjoy ancient Greek or modern art regularly performed at some of the beautifully restored roman amphitheatres throughout the island…

Visit ancient sites such as, Choirokoitia, one of the best preserved prehistoric settlements found in the eastern Mediterranean, a perfect representation of what life was like at the dawn of civilisation.

Many fine examples of Byzantine art have survived on the island, which you can see for yourself in Cyprus’ painted churches with their colourful frescoes, ten of which have been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Age old crafts are faithfully carried on to this day by skilful hands and nimble fingers, fashioned handcrafts, both decorative and useful that would compliment any home. This in turn, brings no surprise with a history so fruitful, that Cyprus is remarkably rich in culture.

An island with a history so old, it’s no surprise that the many archaeological museums are rich with objects spanning the islands vast history, including pottery, ancient coins, jewellery to tombstones and statues.

 
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