Sometimes Sun Chad Kelly Jersey , Sea and Sand Just Isn鈥檛 Enough鈥? Published: 13.10.2008 | Author: dcollins | Category: Destinations While most sunny destinations have their share of historical background, with intricate old remains dotted here and elegant Cathedrals sprinkled there 鈥?few are as steeped in history as Cyprus.
Cyprus has one of the oldest cultures in the Mediterranean with civilisation dating back some 9,000 years. With its history of GreekTurkish occupation it offers a real culture clash experience with the island consisting of two-thirds Greek and one-third Turkish territory.
The capital city of Nicosia is the only divided city left in Europe and although the segregation wall is now down, this town still bears the long scar line of the physical divide. The roots of conflict are tangled and long-running, but having been all but laid to rest this past decade they pose no trouble to visitors 鈥?instead they seek to enrich the island with a sense of history Brendan Langley Jersey , passion and adventure.
With Greeks outnumbering Turks in Cyprus, it seems natural that Greek mythology would surround many of the small towns and cities, such as Paphos 鈥?which claims to be the birthplace of the legendary Greek Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. With its underground tombs dating back to 4th Century BC, as well as the delicate mosaics scattered throughout the city Carlos Henderson Jersey , you can easily get lost in Paphos鈥?romantic sense of love and mystery.
Cyprus also offers many carefree, charming little havens where you can clear your thoughts. Escape to the cool, crisp atmosphere of the Troodos Mountains, which will shade you from the summer sun as well as offering up snow-covered slopes in the winter. Or retire to the sleepy
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