Ancient amphitheaters, Roman mosaics, and medieval castles.
16th-century Renaissance star fortifications and the restored vaulted Porta Giuliana cultural pavilion.
Accessible year-round; the ancient moat below is now a pleasant landscaped green belt.
Ancient coastal kingdom featuring a sea-facing Roman theatre and 4th-century basilica with iconic dolphin mosaics.
Best visited from October through May; dramatic open sea views from the theatre tiers.
Fabled Homeric copper city-kingdom featuring remarkable 6th-century BC stone underground royal burial chambers.
Best visited from October through May; summer visits are best scheduled early in the morning.
5th-century BC Persian royal palace perched dramatically on a 250m sheer cliff overlooking Petra tou Limniti.
Incredible from October through May; panoramic sunsets bathe the cliff edge in fiery copper light.
Monumental 13th-century French Gothic coronation cathedral of the Lusignan kings in the heart of walled Nicosia.
Accessible year-round on foot via the Ledra Street pedestrian crossing.
