Holy Cross Catholic Church

The back end of the church lies in the occupied North Cyprus. They have a special agreement that they may have the church open for visitors as long as they keep the doors in the back locked at all times.

Cyprus 2023 part III - Around Cyprus

December 28th 2023
What's with Cyprus and all the cats? One thing I noticed in Cyprus was that there are a lot of cats everywhere. I noticed it already the first day when I arrived in Larnaca. As soon as I got off the airport bus I saw cats basking in the sun. It was not only in Larnaca there were lots of cats. No matter where I went in C ... read more

Middle East » Cyprus » Nicosia

A former British colony, Cyprus received independence in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority came to a head in December 1963, when violence broke out in the capi... ... read more

25th April 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Around Cyprus
Thanks for taking us along to enjoy the beauty. Since you'd been to North Cyprus in 2006 no need to spend a lot of time there on this trip.

1st May 2024

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I would not miss...
When visiting Cyprus I would make sure not to miss Holy Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats. But that's mainly me and my love of cats talking.

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