Places and Tourist sites

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 several numbers of tombs where the Augustinian hermits finally laid to rest proved the assumption that the Omeriye Mosque was once a cradle for the Augustinian Order.

Above: Kitesurfing in Cyprus

Most people travel not only to see new places but also to experience new things. It’s not unusual to go to places halfway around the globe just to get a taste of something you would not otherwise know of if you choose to spend your vacation, say, in that resort where you have exclusive membership, or in the country where you’ve been going to with your parents since grade school.

Above: Highlight Map of Cyprus

The Castle at Limassol

In the ruins of Byzantine Castle, Castle of Limassol was built for religious crusaders.

Going to the roof top of this castle you would get a good view of the port and and over view of the city. The two towers of minarets that you would see overlooking the city would be a reminder or significance of a Turkish population that once live in Limassol.

Sanctuary of Apollo, Kourion

A reminder or Roman’s presence in the island. This house of gladiators with dried up wells had been named over armed warriors in action.

Above: A spectacular sunset at the Rock of Aphrodite

When you do need to get away from work, riging phones and the strain of daily grind, then a drive to the Petra Tou Romiou may be the thing for you.