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High on the slopes of the Maheras Mountains, among the pine forests, about 40 km southwest of Nicosia, is the quiet Monastery of the Virgin Mary of Maheras. Founded at the end of the 12th century on the site where the miraculous icon attributed to the Apostle Luke was found, the institution got its name from the Greek word machairi ("knife"), a symbol of the divine power that opened the shrine. Over the centuries, the monastery developed as a royal, Stavropol monastery, which had a special status and patronage. Its elegant Byzantine architecture with its red tiled roof, domed temple, monks' cells, arcades and cozy courtyard gives a feeling of peace and reverence. Despite the fires and restorations, the carved iconostasis and the especially revered icon still occupy a central place.

Famagusta, a city shrouded in history and legends, is located on the eastern coast of Cyprus. It was once a thriving Byzantine center, and in the Middle Ages it became one of the most important ports of the Mediterranean. Merchants from all over Europe and the East flocked here, and rich townspeople built dozens of temples and fortifications, thanks to which the city was nicknamed the "city of churches." During the era of the Venetians and Ottomans, Famagusta turned into a real cultural crossroads. Gothic cathedrals have become mosques, and the powerful Venetian walls that still surround the old town remind of its former greatness. During the British period, the city flourished again, and the Varosha area became famous as a luxury resort.

In the heart of Ayia Napa resort, when the sun sets and the streets are filled with music and laughter, the main place for fun lights up is the luna park Parko Paliatso. This is the largest amusement park in Cyprus, which has long been a favorite among locals and tourists. Opened back in the 1990s, the park combines the atmosphere of ancient fairs with modern attractions, where there is entertainment for everyone.

Not far from Larnaca, among olive trees and quiet hills, the monastery of St. Thekla lurks — a place where people go not only for peace, but also for miracles. Saint Thekla is considered the first female martyr of Christianity and a disciple of the Apostle Paul. There are many legends associated with her name, but the most famous is about the miraculous power of the local mud, which is collected near the monastery.