Cyprus has many interesting attractions, due to its extremely rich history and strategic location at the crossroads of Maritime routes. If anything, the relatively compact size of the country allow you to explore most of them in one visit.
Of course, attraction is the island's capital is Nicosia. This is a very ancient city, the heart of which is surrounded by the Venetian wall of the Old city with a radial layout, old streets and ancient monuments. Among the latest and the oldest city Church – Chrysaliniotissa, built in 1450 and featuring a beautiful collection of icons.
Besides the capital many tourists are attracted by the two world-famous site on the island. The first is the ruins of the ancient city of Paphos, with its mosaics, a UNESCO world heritage site. These ancient mosaics were discovered in 1962 on the remains of three villas – Villa of Theseus, Dionysos and Aion.
Next to them are the remains of the Roman Odeon where during the summer months representations. Second place is Petra tou Romiou.
Here it is from the sea foam, came to Cyprus beach beautiful goddess of love Aphrodite. However, it is also one of the most beautiful places on the coast of the island. At the neighbouring village of Kouklia, the most ancient sanctuary of the goddess.
In addition to antique on the island there are outstanding medieval monuments – castle of Kolossi, the Kykkos monastery, the other.