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Located at a Mediterranean crossroads, Cyprus has long attracted visitors, each of whom left an important mark on the two thousand-year-old history of this sunny island. Today's international tourist set unfortunately has to choose between visiting the Republic of Cyprus (South) or the Turkish-occupied North.
Lefkosia, the southern capital, is surrounded by the remains of 16th century Venetian walls and has some fascinating attractions dating back 700 hundred years. These include the gorgeous 15th Dragoman Hadzigeorgakis mansion, a Byzantium museum and Famagusta Gate. Cross the dividing Green Line into the northern (Turkish occupied) sector to admire the 13th century Selimiye mosque and Büyük Hammam Turkish baths.
Larnaca (south) is a relaxed resort with a wide seafront promenade of palm trees and excellent tourist infrastructure. The nearby Angeloktisti Church in Kiti has rare 6th century Byzantine mosaics. Likewise, Limassol is a major port and important tourist resort. It boasts Curium, one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Cyprus.
Further along the coast and slightly inland, Pafos has almost escaped the commercial development of tourism, while Ayia Napa enjoys a quieter location on the far eastern coast, away from the tourist hordes. It's also near the historically important Famagusta (Gazimagusa), a decaying ancient town that has suffered under Turkish occupation.
The Troödos Mountains, south of Lefkosia, are littered with 15th century frescoed monasteries such as the notable Kykkos monastery.
The Akamas Peninsula, on the west coast, is one of the last wild and unspoiled places on the Cypriot coast. Attractions include the Baths of Aphrodite and some excellent walking trails.
Northern Cyprus has pleasant resorts scattered along the northern coast around Kyrenia, though these have a less developed infrastructure.
The island has some stunning beaches and coastal landscapes and appeals to party-seeking package tourists as well as to those preferring a little privacy. The food is sumptuous, the nightlife lively, the inland scenery lovely and the tourist infrastructure good value for money.
Most visitors choose to visit the south, arriving at the international airports located in Lanarca and Pafos. There are ferries, though it's an arduous journey from Greece, while crossing the border into the North is permitted only for day trips.
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