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An archaeologistical gem, Kourion ancient theatre on Cyprus :)  Kourion, or Curium in Latin, was an ancien Greek city located on the coast of Cyprus. The theatre was originally constructed in the 2nd century BC, with additional expansions in the following centuries. It could accommodate approximately 3500 spectators. The theatre has been completely restored and is used today for open air performances. It is one of the venues for the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama. Wouldn't it be magical to be sitting on the same place as somebody some 2000 years ago, enjoying classical Greek drama? Many thanks go to Nasia.

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Hello, fellow collectors! I am FINALLY back. It's really been a long time, my last update was in late August. However, I am back now with a pile of postcards waiting to be shared with you guys. Last couple of months have been very busy but I'm so glad I can start catching up with my postcard collection at last. And even arrange some trades!

First card I chose is a lovely view of small, but pitoresque Prophet Elias Church. It is located on a small hill above the town Protaras on the coast of Cyprus. Many thanks to Nasia!

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I like this card of Avacas even more. The rocks are truly amazing. Just another proof nature's the most talented artist. Thank you, Steve!

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Steve has sent me several postcard depicting natural beauties of Cyprus, one of which is this one showing Avakas Gorge, a masterpiece of Mother Nature. It's a trekker's a paradise, rich in flora and fauna, offering spectacular views. Seems like an amazing place indeed! 

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"A small waterfall, but a waterfall", as the sender wrote :) Seems like an amazingly quiet and relaxing place, would love to take a walk arounf the waterfall or even go swimming there!

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I expected no cards from Cyprus so I was pretty surprised whet I found this waterfall view in my mailbox today. I turned the other side of the card and read the message. Well, I had no idea from whom did it come, although there was Steve in signature, but then I went through my cards a little bit and I figured out it was Steve who also sent me the Tanzanian cards a few weeks ago. I think it's time to find out who you are:) EDIT: SENDER FOUND :)

Anyway, the beautiful waterfall shown on the postcards is called Kaledonia Waterfall and is located the village of  Platres in Troodos mountains. The lizard in the front is so cute!

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Thanks to Nasia for the postcard of Lemesos (or Limassol), the second largest city of Cyprus and one of the busiest ports of the Mediterranean transit trade and the largest port in Cyprus.  It has also become one of the most important tourist spots with wide range of hotels and apartments (some of them can be seen on the postcard). 

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This colorful postcard comes from Cyprus, small island country in the eastern Mediterranean.

Potamos is a picturesque fishing village in the east coast of Cyprus. Nearby are located  the crumbling remains of a Venetian watch-tower. This is just another part of Cyprus long history and rich culture.

This card made me just one step closer to the decision that I have to visit Cyprus some day. I hope my wish will come true.

I am very thankful to Merja for sending me such a great card from my missing country and using a lighthouse stamps. I adore it :) Thank you, Merja!

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Cyprus is  a Euroasian island country located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and the Republic of Cyprus is a member of the European Union. It's capital is Nicosia.

The Republic of Cyprus is de facto partitioned into two main parts; the area under the effective control of the Republic of Cyprus, comprising about 59% of the island's area, and the Turkish-controlled area in the north, calling itself the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and recognized only by Turkey, covering about 36% of the island's area.

Kolossi Caste is a former Crusader stronghold.It held great strategic importance and contained facilities for the production of sugar, one of Cyprus's main exports in the Middle Ages. The original castle was possibly built in 1210 by the Frankish military, when the land of Kolossi was given by King Hugh III to the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. (Hospitallers). The present castle was built in 1454 by the Hospitallers.

The castle consists of a tower known as a keep with an attached rectangular enclosure or bailey about 30 by 40 metres.

Thanks to Merja for this colorful card and stamps :)