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Tip: Inside the castle grounds you can find the amazing ship wreck museum! Housed in a specially acclimatised room are the remains of the oldest ship wreck found, dating back to 300 BC! From on top of the outer castle walls you can take terrific pictures of the old harbour or Girne. ]]> http://OrnekHolidays.eu/about_cyprus.asp?query=2
Tip: in spring quite a few wild flowers can be seen alongside the path leading up to the top level! There is a handrail available for most of the way. ]]> http://OrnekHolidays.eu/about_cyprus.asp?query=3
Story: The area surrounding the sight was and still is, rich in copper ore and has been mined since the ancient times until the outbreak of the war in 1974. You will notice the derelict remains of the abandoned American “Cyprus Mining Corperation” right next to the road when you drive towards Soli. ]]> http://OrnekHolidays.eu/about_cyprus.asp?query=4
Story: Its been said, that Richard the Lionheart, who’s fiancé had been treated like a hostage after her unfortunate emergency landing during a storm on the coast of Cyprus, imprisoned and shackled the self pronounced Byzantine king of Cyprus, Isaac Comnenos in gold chains in the dungeons of the Castle of Kantara as a punishment.]]> http://OrnekHolidays.eu/about_cyprus.asp?query=5
TIP: Being located in the Arab Ahmet Quarter of Lekoþa, you could stroll from the Dervish Paþa Mansion down the road and have a look at a recently restored section of this quarter, which features lovingly restored old houses dating back to the 18th and 19th century. What an atmosphere! In one of these restored homes you can find a very nice restaurant with a different flair to it. We recommend you visit and have a drink in their courtyard or even a meal.]]> http://OrnekHolidays.eu/about_cyprus.asp?query=6
Story: The monastery takes its name –“she who answers”- from the legend in which a poor man and a rich man met at this place. The poor men ask the rich man for a loan, who retorted, “... and who will act as a witness that I have loaned you the money?” to which the poor man replied, “God”. As soon as he had said those words, a celestial voice was heard sanctifying this transaction, and the monastery grew up around the miracle. ]]> http://OrnekHolidays.eu/about_cyprus.asp?query=7
TIP: not recommended in the height of summer since you are almost non-stop exposed to the sun! Highly recommended: proper shoes, sun protection, water and some snack so you can enjoy your time once you have made it to the top! ]]> http://OrnekHolidays.eu/about_cyprus.asp?query=8
Story: The monastery takes its name –“she who answers”- from the legend in which a poor man and a rich man met at this place. The poor man ask the rich man for a loan, who retorted, “.. and who will act as a witness that I have loaned you the money?”, to which the poor man replied, “God”. As soon as he had said those words, a celestial voice was heard santifying this transaction, and the monastery grew up around the miracle.]]> http://OrnekHolidays.eu/about_cyprus.asp?query=25
Information: you may notice an abundance of fire brakers running alongside the mountain slopes. These were established after the big forest fire in 1996, which continued for a period of three days and destroyed a large part of the Girne forest. Reforestation efforts can be seen everywhere alongside the road.]]> http://OrnekHolidays.eu/about_cyprus.asp?query=28
Tip: You can walk from here to the Ruins of the Armenian Monastery of Soup Marga (short walk) or to the ruins of the Monastery of Antiphonitis (long walk). The BBQ grounds located at the Herbarium can become very lively in the summer season – especially on weekends. If you, like the locals do... like to pack your things and have a BBQ... or just a drink and enjoy watching locals enjoy their weekend then this place if for you. ]]> Search the site keyword http://OrnekHolidays.eu/search.asp