Terra Santa College
Terra Santa College ( el, Κολέγιο Τέρρα Σάντα) is the oldest school in Cyprus. History The Custody of the Holy Land, the order of the Franciscan friars which was situated in Jerusalem, founded the Terra Santa College in Nicosia, Cyprus in 1646. The college initially operated as a primary school, while in 1913 it broadened its horizons with the creation of a secondary school. The nursery school was established in 1970, bringing the school to the current form which comprises both primary and secondary education. On the 28th of January 2013, Terra Santa School and the University of Cyprus signed an agreement which recognizes the Terra Santa School as a prototype and experimental model school of the University of Cyprus. Notable alumni * Uri Geller Uri Geller ( ; he, אורי גלר; born 20 December 1946) is an Israeli-British illusionist, magician, television personality, and self-proclaimed psychic. He is known for his trademark television performance ...
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Nicosia
Nicosia ( ; el, Λευκωσία, Lefkosía ; tr, Lefkoşa ; hy, Նիկոսիա, romanized: ''Nikosia''; Cypriot Arabic: Nikusiya) is the largest city, capital, and seat of government of Cyprus. It is located near the centre of the Mesaoria plain, on the banks of the River Pedieos. According to Greek mythology, Nicosia ( in Greek) was a siren, one of the daughters of Acheloos and Melpomene and its name translates as "White State" or city of White Gods. Nicosia is the southeasternmost of all EU member states' capitals. It has been continuously inhabited for over 4,500 years and has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century. The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities of Nicosia segregated into the south and north of the city respectively in early 1964, following the fighting of the Cyprus crisis of 1963–64 that broke out in the city. This separation became a militarised border between the Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus after Turkey invaded the isla ...
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