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Agios Spyridon Chapel at Pissouri
Τhe chapel of Agios Spyridonas is built inside a cave on the base of a rocky cliff. It is located at the beautiful scenery...
Agia Mavri Chapel
Almost 2km outside Koilani village between Koilani and Pera Pedi you will find the chapel of Agia Mavri. The chapel is located at a...
The submerged church of Ayios Nikolas in Kouris dam
The abandoned church is only visible when the water levels of Kouris Dam fall. When the Dam is full the church is submerged under...
Agia Anastasia Church
Agia Anastasia Church is a complex of two domed churches located in Polemidia village. The older church - possibly dating to the 12th century...
Church of Timiou Stavrou (Holy Cross) – Anogyra
Situated southwest of the village of Anogyra, the Church of Timiou Stavrou is built over the foundations of an early Christian basilica. At the...
Agios Nikolaos ton Gaton Convent – St. Nicholas of the Cats Convent
Located on Cape Gata, 15km west of Lemesos (Limassol) and south-east of Akrotiri Salt Lake, the monastery of Agios Nikolaos ton Gaton (St. Nicholas...
Timios Stavros (Holy Cross) Monastery, Omodos
The ornament and true pride & joy of Omodos is the Monastery of the Holy and Life-giving Cross, built at the heart of the...
Church of Agios Mamas, Louvaras
The church of Agios Mamas is situated in the southern part of the Troodos mountain range, in the village of Louvaras, 27 kilometres north...
Agios Georgios Alamanos Convent
Located 20km east of Lemesos (Limassol) on the road to Nicosia (Lefkosia), Agios Georgios Alamanos was originally founded as a monastery in the 12th...
Temple of Virgin Mary the Catholic
In the graphic village of Pelendri that is found in the geographic region of Pitsilia, the Bishopric of Limassol in collaboration with the Institution...
Religious routes of Limassol district
1st Local Route
Total route length: 72 kilometres
Starts: Cyprus Mediaeval Museum (Inside Limassol Castle)
Ends: Church of Timios Stavros, Limassol
This route starts from Cyprus Mediaeval Museum, which...
Timios Stavros Church, Pelendri
The 14th century church of Timios Stavrou (Holy Cross) in Pelendri village is decorated with exquisite wall paintings of the Palaiologan period and is...
Trooditissa Monastery
Located on the southern slopes of the Troodos mountain range, the 13th century Trooditissa Monastery is situated among pine trees, commanding a picturesque spot....
Churches of Kouris Valley
Kouris Valley, about 20 minutes from Limassol, has a number of important Byzantine monuments.
They include the 12th century church of the Monastery of Panayia...
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Non-reversible damage to the sight of five patients operated for cataract
The damage to the sight of five out of the eight patients who were operated for cataract and presented serious complications due to infection...
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Committee to prepare list of animals for pet shops; reactions
For the first time in Cyprus a list will be prepared with the animals that can be sold in pet shops, however, the issue...
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Medical Association on Cyprus’ epidemiological situation
The Cyprus Medical Association is once again asking the public and businesses to make sure not to violate any protocols and to dutifully respect...
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15-year-old missing since 20 October (PHOTO)
Police are looking for 15-year-old Antzel Ioannou, who has been reported missing from her place of residence in Nicosia since yesterday, 20 October.
Ioannou is...
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Education Committee approves distance learning for educational centers
The House Education Committee today discussed draft laws regarding distance learning by private schools and afternoon educational centers. President of the Committee Kyrakos Hadjigiannis...
Taste
Local Food
Squash soup
Ingredients:
1 kg pumpkin, cut into small cubes, approximately 5 cups
2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes, cut into cubes, approximately 2 ½ cups
1 chopped leek, only...
Local Food
Mezedes
No visit to Cyprus is complete without enjoying the traditional meal of many small dishes known as ‘meze’.
This large feast, which has been a...
Local Food
Prawns with fried cheese, barley shaped pasta
Put the barley shaped pasta into a small pan with salted water, bring to a boil and when tender, drain. Peal the prawns leaving...
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Salmon and shrimp sheftalies
Mix all ingredients for tabbouli in a bowl and keep to one side so flavours can combine.
Prepare the sheftalies: wash and soak the casing...