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1). St Hilarion Castle - Archeological Site in North Cyprus By : Jan Korfanty
St. Hilarion Castle, in North Cyprus not far from Girne, was built on Byzantine foundations by the Crusading Lusignan dynasty. Richard the Lionheart gave Cyprus to Hugh Lusignan. King Peter I, who ruled from 1359 to 1369, was his descendant. Eleanor of Aragon was Peter's wife. Melusine d’Ibelin was a noble lady in waiting to the queen, and she will give you an "nsider's" tour of the castle.
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