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Includes sites and gateways to sites related to the visual and performing arts, history, culture, archeology, and cultural and historical museums of Cyprus.
General Disclaimer: The 1974 division of Cyprus into southern ("Greek") and northern ("Turkish") parts is not recognized by the United States Government, which continues to recognize the (predominantly Greek) Republic of Cyprus as the sole legitimate government for the entire island. Inclusion here of sites from or about the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus does not imply recognition by the United States or the Library of Congress.
Bank of Cyprus
Cultural Foundation (http://www.boccf.org/main/default.aspx)
The foundation, which supports the scholarly study of Cyprus, operates publication and building programs and also a museum of Cypriot coinage. Its website gives information about its programs and provides some links to related activities.
Cultural Links from Kypros
Net (http://sxetikos.kypros.org/Home.htm)
Provides links to a variety of cultural sites in Cyprus, particularly archeological sites, monasteries, and local history museums. In English and Greek.
Cyprus Ministry of Culture (http://www.moec.gov.cy)
Homepage of the governmental Ministry of Culture, in English and Greek. Includes links to selected culture-related sites and local cultural organizations.
Hellenic Bookservice (http://www.hellenicbookservice.com)
Largest Greek bookstore and service in the world, located in London, with a separate section on publications from and about Cyprus. The site contains selected reviews of new books.
MAM, the House of Cyprus and Cypriological
Publications (http://www.mam.com.cy/index.asp?LangId=1&Action=history)
The principal book dealer in Cyprus, MAM supplies books and periodicals from and about Cyprus to libraries and individuals world-wide.
Welcome to Cyprus (http://www.welcometocyprus.com/directory.php?section=311)
Links to information about and homepages of museums, art centers, cultural foundations, and historic buildings and sites in Cyprus. In addition, this site provides more general links to information about local history, travel and tourist information, and recreational opportunities such as nature trails.
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