Tag: Greece

The Selimiye Mosque (Selimiye Camii) is a monumental Ottoman imperial mosque in the city of Edirne, Turkey. Commissioned by Sultan Selim II, it was constructed between 1568 and 1575 and…

Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa is a unique and historically significant church located in the heart of Kato Paphos. Its name means “Saint Kyriaki of the Golden City.” The church is a…

Adonis Baths is a popular and picturesque natural attraction located in a lush, green valley near Paphos, Cyprus. It is a place steeped in Greek mythology, centered around a small…

The Millomeri Waterfalls (also spelled Millomeris) are one of the highest and most beautiful natural waterfalls in Cyprus. Located deep within the Troodos Mountains, the water of the Kryos Potamos…

Nissi Beach is one of the most famous and popular beaches in Cyprus, located in the bustling resort town of Ayia Napa. Renowned for its stunning natural beauty, it features…

Aphrodite’s Rock, known in Greek as Petra tou Romiou (“The Rock of the Greek”), is one of the most famous and beautiful natural landmarks in Cyprus. Located on the island’s…

Mount Olympus (Όλυμπος, Ólympos) is the highest and most majestic mountain in Greece, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. More than just a geographical feature, it…

The Holy, Royal and Stavropegic Monastery of the Virgin of Kykkos, commonly known as Kykkos Monastery, is the most famous, wealthiest, and most lavish monastery in Cyprus. Nestled high in…

Kyrenia Castle (Κάστρο της Κερύνειας) is a magnificent and sprawling fortress that stands sentinel over the picturesque old harbour of Kyrenia, a city on the northern coast of Cyprus. With…

The Ancient City of Salamis, located on the east coast of Cyprus, was once the island’s most important and magnificent city-kingdom. With a history stretching back to the 11th century…

Paphos Castle (Κάστρο της Πάφου) is a historic fortress located at the western edge of the picturesque Paphos Harbour in Cyprus. With a history marked by repeated destruction and reconstruction,…

Kolossi Castle is a well-preserved medieval military fortress located in the fertile plains of southern Cyprus. Originally built in the 13th century, this former Crusader stronghold is a fine example…

Kourion (or Curium) was one of the most important and powerful ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus. Perched dramatically on a limestone promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this sprawling archaeological site is…

The Kato Paphos Archaeological Park is a vast, open-air museum and one of the most important historical sites in Cyprus. Located adjacent to the Paphos Harbour, the park contains the…

The Tombs of the Kings is a large, ancient necropolis located in Paphos, on the southwestern coast of Cyprus. Despite its regal name, the site was not the burial place…

The Mount of Temptation, known locally as Jebel Quruntul, is a rugged, limestone peak overlooking the ancient city of Jericho in the West Bank. It is revered in Christian tradition…

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a major pilgrimage site in Christianity, located within the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. The church contains, according to traditions…

The Church of the Nativity, located in the heart of Bethlehem, is one of the oldest and most sacred sites in Christianity. It is built over the cave, or grotto,…

Katara Cultural Village, often referred to simply as Katara, is a purpose-built development in Doha, Qatar, dedicated to celebrating and promoting global arts and heritage. Opened in 2010, its name…

Etchmiadzin Cathedral (Armenian: Էջմիածնի Մայր Տաճար, Ēǰmiaçni mayr tač̣ar), also known as the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, is the pre-eminent spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church….

Zvartnots Cathedral (Armenian: Զուարթնոց, Zvartnots), meaning “place of celestial angels” or “heavenly host,” is a remarkable 7th-century Armenian cathedral, now largely in ruins. Located near Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin) in Armenia’s Armavir…

The Temple of Garni is a classical colonnaded structure located in the village of Garni, Armenia. It stands as the only largely preserved Hellenistic building in the former Soviet Union…

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a magnificent and iconic mosque located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the country’s largest mosque and…

Bahrain Fort, officially known as Qal’at al-Bahrain (Arabic: قلعة البحرين; Portuguese: Forte de Barém), is one of Bahrain’s most significant historical treasures and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on…

Failaka Island is a unique island in Kuwait, blending ancient history with recreational opportunities. Located in the northern Persian Gulf, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) off the coast of Kuwait…

Sumela Monastery (Turkish: Sümela Manastırı) is a breathtaking Greek Orthodox monastery nestled in the Pontic Mountains, within the Maçka district of Trabzon Province, Turkey. Dating back to the 4th century…

Mount Nemrut (also known as Nemrud Dağı) is a 2,134-meter-high (7,001 ft) mountain in southeastern Turkey, famous for its summit adorned with colossal stone statues. These statues are part of…

Ephesus was one of the largest and most important ancient Greek and Roman cities in the Mediterranean world, located on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It served…

The Temple of Artemis (also known as the Artemision or Temple of Diana) was a magnificent Greek temple dedicated to an ancient, localized form of the goddess Artemis. Located near…

Pergamum (also known as Pergamon) was a rich and powerful ancient Greek city in Aeolis, located on a promontory 26 kilometers (16 miles) from the modern coastline of the Aegean…