Although many of the most famous archaeological sites are found in and around the paphos area, there is still plenty of culture and history to be found in the other resorts.
During the crusades, Richard the Lionheart visited Limassol
and made the town his headquarters; the oldest named wine in the world 'Comandaria' was also first produced here.
Another famous visitor to the island was Leonardo da Vinci, who fell in love with the famous lace making village of Lefkara, just outside Larnaka and one of the most important Neolithic Settlements found in the world ever is close by at Choirokitia.
Ayia Napa, famous for it's long sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife is also home to a beautiful 16th century monastery, situated in the main square, and next door in Protaras you will find Ayios Elias, a beautiful, small church set on the top of a hill.
In Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus and the only divided city in the world, you can visit the Archbishops Palace, the private apartments of the first President of the Republic of Cyprus. The statue of Archbishop Makarios III is located just outside the Palace.
In the Troodos Mountains is Kykko, the childhood village of Archbishop Makarios III. Mount Throni just 1km away from Kykko, is where he always wanted to be buried. His wish was granted when he died in 1977
You will find the pretty town of Polis and the neighbouring fishing port of Latchi in the north west of the island, both quiet and tranquil resorts.
Not far from Polis, are the Baths of Aphrodite, where according to legend, Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, used to meet and bathe with her lover Adonis.
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