This guide includes a section detailing Cyprus's history, 6 features covering the island's life and culture, ranging from its cornucopia of flowers and fragrances to its blend of pagan superstition and Christian rites; a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus over 280 photographs and 14 maps, including a handy map of walking trails.
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Höhe: 220 mm
Breite: 150 mm
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978-981-234-891-3 (9789812348913)
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Maps: Cyprus; Southwestern Cyprus; Limassol; Southeastern Cyprus; Larnaka; Western Cyprus; Pafos; Troodos Mountains; South Nicosia; Around Nicosia; North Nicosia; Northern Cyprus; Inside front cover - Cyprus; Inside back cover - Routes of walking trails in the Troodos Mountains and Akamas Peninsula. Introduction & History: Between the Lines; Decisive Dates; Mythical Beginnings; Hellenes and Romans; The Rise of the Church; Crusaders, Lusignans and Venetians; The Ottomans; A British Colony; Civil War; Independence - and Partition; Search for Unity; Contemporary Cyprus; Environmental Protection. Features: The Face of Cyprus; The Cypriots; The Rural Exodus; Celebrations; Food and Drink; Crafts. Places: Limassol and the Southwest; Kolossi and Kourion; From Limassol to Larnaka; Larnaka and the Southeast; Agia Napa; Pafos and the West; Outside Pafos; The Troodos Mountains; Nicosia and Around; Northern Cyprus. Picture Stories: Hellenic and Roman Sites; Wild Flowers; The Akamas Peninsula; Byzantine Landmarks. Information Panels: Aphrodite; Zeno - The Original Stoic; Along the Green Line. Travel Tips - Highlights: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Attractions; Culture ; Shopping; Outdoor Activities; Language; Further Reading.
