The Omeriye Mosque standing tall in the city of Nicosia Though in modern Cyprus, Islam is practiced by only 18% of the population, near the Main Municipal Market in the walled city of Nicosia lies another cultural and religious heritage of of the country - the Omeriye Mosque - one of the many influences of the faith. Ironically, the Omeriye Mosque was identified as the original church of the Order of the Augustinians which was dedicated to St. Mary. The discovery of the ... Read More

Above: The crowd at the Cyprus Music Awards 2007 If anything, the beauty of having a history of colonial invasions is that a nation’s culture becomes richer. It can be seen most apparent in architecture, language, and customs. Cypriot music is no exception. As an important trading post between European, African, and Middle Eastern civilisations throughout history, the influences of these cultures on Cypriot music cannot be denied. Traditional Cypriot music Aside from the Greek and Turkish influences on Cypriot medieval music, also notable ... Read More