Important Points to Visit on a Cyprus Holiday

Important Points to Visit in Cyprus Holiday

Have you planned a perfect Cyprus vacation? In order to have a wonderful holiday, the details that need to be considered are the place to stay, transportation and a nice travel plan. The trip should be enjoyable and the places to see should be arranged in advance. The proximity of the places to be visited and the ease of transportation should be determined. First of all, you need to determine the region you will prefer during your Cyprus holiday.

Places You Must See in Cyprus

During your Cyprus holiday, you can enjoy the wonderful bays, sea and beaches, as well as visit historical sites. You can both enjoy the sea and see historical places in Cyprus, which offers a wonderful sightseeing tour to all its visitors with its interesting architectures and natural wonders. There are places that you must see in Cyprus, as well as flavors that you must taste. You can find the flavors unique to Cyprus on our Cyprus Local Tastes page.

Blue Mansion

The Blue Kiosk located in the city of Kyrenia, Cyprus, is one of the most visited structures. It fascinates visitors with its architecture and the interesting architecture of all its rooms. Each room of the mansion, which was specially built by Pablo Pavilides, the greatest arms smuggler and lawyer of those times, differs according to its intended use. There are confessional areas and rooms where mob meetings are said to be held. The colors and designs of the rooms are different from each other. The most striking part is that he killed the architect, who had the house built according to the details he wanted, just so that others would not learn the details. The mansion, which also has a wonderful garden, is visited by many tourists.

Kyrenia Castle

The castle, located in Kyrenia, Cyprus, was built by the Byzantines. Made by King John Dibelin. The castle, which was used as a shelter during the war, was also used for the rest of the kings at other times. There is a church to visit in the castle, which impresses with its perfect view and magnificent architecture. It contains many different historical buildings. In addition to the dungeons and all other ruins, the shipwreck museum is also located within the castle.

Sunken Ship Museum

The shipwreck museum, which is located in the Kyrenia castle, has the qualifications to be visited in Cyprus. It was discovered by a sponge collector in 1965. Aleppo pine was used in the construction of the hull of the ship. A large amount of carbonized almonds were found in it. The presence of remains such as wine and millstones, as well as food and beverage equipment for 4 people, shows that the ship proceeded with a crew of 4 people. The reason why it is the oldest ship found today is visited a lot on Cyprus trips.

Famagusta Walls

The historical beauties that come to mind when Cyprus is mentioned are of great importance. Famagusta walls attract a lot of attention with their thin structures as well as being quite high. It was overhauled by an engineer brought from Venice in order to be protected during the wars, after the Venetians captured Cyprus. There are entrance gates and sea gates. Warehouses, stables and ramps are available, as well as arsenals. It is one of the must-visit places in Cyprus holidays.

Ruins of Salamis

It is rumored that it was built by a prince named Salamis after the Trojan Wars in Ancient Greece.  The oldest port of Cyprus is located here. The waves hitting the harbor are blocked by an artificial breakwater. There are also walls in the city and many people prefer it for photo shoots. This section, which is used as a gym and garden, was also used as a men's bath for a period. The theater, which is located in the city, has a stage and seating areas. It is decorated with columns and statues. The water cistern and the biggest basilica of Cyprus are also located in it. It contains many places to visit such as a water tank, marketplace and temple.  The ruins are located 6km north of the city of Famagusta. If you'd like to see other places to visit in Cyprus, you can visit our Places to Visit in Cyprus