Karpasia

#82 among destinations in Cyprus

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Karpasia, Latinized as Carpasia, and also known as Karpasion, was an ancient town in Cyprus, situated in the northern shore of the Karpas Peninsula, at a distance of 3 km from the modern town of Rizokarpaso. According to tradition, it was founded by the Phoenician king Pygmalion of Tyre. It had a harbour, whose moles remain visible to this day. ()

Local name: Καρπασία Coordinates: 35°37'12"N, 34°21'6"E

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Karpasia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rizokarpaso.

2.1 miSE
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Rizokarpaso
53 min walk • One of the main attractions in Rizokarpaso is the Apostolos Andreas Monastery, a significant religious site that is nestled amidst stunning natural surroundings. This monastery holds great importance for both locals and pilgrims, and its peaceful atmosphere...