Scattered throughout the Troodos mountain areas are Cyprus’ famous ten Byzantine churches that are included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. With their remarkable pitched wooden roofs, icons and frescoes, they tell the story of the island’s deep religious connections throughout its history.
With the island constituting the largest producer and exporter of copper to the ancient world for many centuries, it contributed to the technological progress of the entire Mediterranean world and beyond, which you will uncover on the copper route that takes you through old mines and associated sites.
And the influence of the Venetians is beautifully prevalent in many intricate and characteristic churches, buildings and monuments across the island, with various routes bringing to life the unique and evocative footprints of the Venetians in Cyprus from the Byzantine period, throughout the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
Whichever route you decide to take, it will undoubtedly lead you on the path to new and exciting discoveries, all enhanced by the dedicated publications that combine in-depth information with rich photographic images.
