Places of Interest in Cyprus
There are so many kinds of places of interest in Cyprus, anywhere from the historical, to the environmental, to the sites of pure spectacle. There’s something for everyone to see in Cyprus and the tiny island is packed full of great places to photograph and remember for a lifetime. Cyprus has a number of different villages and cities to venture to, and all of them are blessed with their own superb places of interest.
Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus
Take the capital city of Nicosia for instance.
It’s been the capital of Cyprus since the 12th century, and holds such sites as the Cyprus Museum packed with archaeological treasures of Cyprus, the Folk Art Museum of Cyprus, the Archbishop’s Palace, St. John’s Cathedral, numerous Byzantine churches, the Byzantine Museum and Makarios Cultural Center, and the famous Omeriye Mosque of Cyprus.
Monasteries and Churches of Cyprus
The Royal Tombs of Cyprus and the Agios Irakleidios Monastery at Tomassos are two other extraordinary locations.
But don’t forget the 5-dome church and mosque in Peristerona and the Panagia Chrysospiliotissa Church in the famous cave near Deftera, Cyprus.
Don’t let the names confuse you; these are some of the most amazing architectural sites in all of Cyprus.
Museumes of the Resort Town of Larnaca
If you need to see even more churches after those, get to the resort town of Larnaca to behold the Agios Lazaros Church of Cyprus and adjoining Byzantine Museum.
There, you will also find the famous Larnaca fort and District Archaeological Museum. It’s one of the best in Cyprus.
There also is the Pierides Museum, the Natural History Museum of Cyprus, and the Tornaritis-Pierides Paleontology Museum, alongside the ancient ruins of Kition, Cyprus.
The Historical Mosque of Cyprus on Larnaca's Salt Lake
Still need more? There’s an historical mosque near the airport in Larnaca called the Hala Sultan Tekkesi, brought-about by the Turkish influence in Cyprus. This very special mosque of Cyprus stands beside the beautiful gardens on the edge of Larnaca Salt Lake.
If you’re a fan of flamingos, this is where they make their winter home. Their striking, bright pink beauty and grace can only be rivaled by the extraordinary salt lake of Cyprus, and the enchanting gardens on its shore.
The Limassol Castle and Museums of Cyprus
Travel to the village of Lefkara in Cyprus, shop for its famous handmade lace and take a tour through the Convent of Agios Minas.
Then off the Limassol Nicosia road you will find the hilltop monastery known as Stavrovouni.
While there, you’re in close distance to the Crusader-era Chapelle Royal near Pyrga, Cyprus.
And now for the ancient royalty of Cyprus!
The Limassol Castle stands watching over the old harbor and includes the Cyprus Medieval Museum. Don’t miss the Folk Art Museum of Cyprus too, and the Limassol District Archeological Museum in the Municipal Gardens.
Hey, there’s a Cyprus zoo too!
It isn’t all churches and monasteries after all.
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