Agios Sozomenos (Greek: Αγιος Σωζόμενος Turkish: Arpalık) is largely deserted village in the Nicosia District of Cyprus, located close to the Green Line south of Geri, 3 Kms North of Potamia/Dereli and 6 Kms west of Pyroi/Gaziler. Before 1974, the village was a mixed village. In 2001 there were only… Read More »Cypriot Villages – Agios Sozomenos
Manos Loïzos (Greek: Μάνος Λοΐζος) was considered to be one of the most important Greek Cypriot music composers of the 20th century. https://youtu.be/1qKq6uqd6bw I had the very good fortune to be able to meet some of his family and have exclusive first access to the fully refurbished house that… Read More »Manos Loϊzos……his home
Birthplace of Aphrodite Cyprus is renowned as the island of beauty. The “Petra tou Romiou” area is one of the most beautiful coastlines in Cyprus, where, according to mythology, Aphrodite rose from the waves. The Greek name “Petra tou Romiou” (“the Rock of the Greek”) is associated with the legendary… Read More »Petra tou Romiou
