Forest Park

Troödos Mountains


This large hotel is dripping with history, having played host to Greek, Egyptian and British royalty. Its appeal has faded somewhat over the years, although the old-world glamour still echoes in its sumptuous bar. There are two pools, a gym, a massage parlour and a sauna, and the rooms are fully equipped. It is frequented by wealthy Cypriots.

One of the hotel's more quaint claims to fame is that the brandy sour was invented here.


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2. Socrates Traditional House

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3. Folk Art Museum

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5. Pedoulas Byzantine Museum

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6. Michael Owen Gallery

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