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Features of Other Interest, including Cultural

Pyla/Pile, lying on the boundaries of the Dhekelia military base and the North/South boundary of the island, is one of only 2 bi-ethnic villages left in Southern Cyprus. The village is occupied by 67% Greek Cypriots and 33% Turkish Cypriots, supported by separate schools, coffee shops and religious buildings.

Venetian Tower in Pyla


© Alan Tye
(Features of Other Interest, including Cultural, 3 of 9 - Slide ref. 719)