Admission of Nicosia Tourism Board to the "Phoenicians' route"

Nicosia Tourism Board has been admitted to the International Confederation of the "Phoenicians' Route", the certified cultural route of the Council of Europe.

The "Phoenicians' Route", is the connection of the great naval routes used by the Phoenicians, from the 12th century BC, as important routes for trade and cultural communication in the Mediterranean. Through these routes, the Phoenicians and other great Mediterranean civilizations contributed to the creation of a Mediterranean cultural community.

The route crosses all the countries of the Mediterranean, including many countries in North Africa and the Middle East, thus strengthening their historical ties. The cities of the Mediterranean were the stopping points of a journey along the "Phoenicians' Route”, through which people exchanged, knowledge and experiences.

The International Confederation of the "Phoenicians' Route", aims to improve intercultural dialogue between Mediterranean countries, while promoting the European heritage associated with the Mediterranean. Also, it aims to promote the International Network of the "Phoenicians' Route", as well as the program, activities and values ​​of the Council of Europe.

Following its admission in the "Phoenicians' Route" Network, Nicosia Tourism Board is planning events as well as other actions to promote the Network so to promote the cultural heritage of Nicosia.