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[[File:Aglandjia EN.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Concise presentation of Aglandjia]]
[[File:Aglandjia EN.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Concise presentation of Aglandjia]]


'''Aglandjia''' ({{lang-el|Αγλαντζιά}} [{{IPA-el|aɣlaˈnd͡ʒa|local}}]; {{lang-tr|Eğlence}}) is a [[suburb]] and a municipality of [[Nicosia]], Cyprus. The municipality has a population of 20,783 (2011) and is contiguous with Nicosia Municipality.
'''Aglandjia''' ({{langx|el|Αγλαντζιά}} [{{IPA-el|aɣlaˈnd͡ʒa|local}}]; {{langx|tr|Eğlence}}) is a [[suburb]] and municipality of [[Nicosia]], [[Cyprus]]. The municipality has a population of 20,783 (2011) and is contiguous with the Nicosia Municipality.


Aglandjia is near the [[United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus|buffer zone]]. It has an area of about 31&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, of which 14&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> are agricultural land [[Turkish invasion of Cyprus|occupied by the Turkish army]] since 1974. Of the remaining 17&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, 9&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> are national forest parks (Athalassa park, 8.6&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and Pedagogical Academy park 0.4&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>).
Aglandjia is near the [[United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus|buffer zone]]. It has an area of about 31&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, of which 14&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> is agricultural land that has been [[Turkish invasion of Cyprus|occupied by the Turkish army]] since 1974; of the remaining 17&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, 9&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> are national forest parks (Athalassa park, 8.6&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and Pedagogical Academy park 0.4&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>).


==Name==
==Name==
The word ''Aglandjia'' is of Turkish origin, deriving from {{lang|tr|eğlence}}, meaning "entertainment". Its pronunciation in [[Cypriot Greek]] is {{IPA-el|aɣlaˈnd͡ʒa|}}.
The word ''Aglandjia'' is of Turkish origin, deriving from {{lang|tr|eğlence}}, meaning "entertainment". Its pronunciation in [[Cypriot Greek]] is {{IPA-el|aɣlaˈnd͡ʒa|}}.


Another theory states that the name derives from the surname of the Frankish family de Aglande who owned the area in the period of Frankish rule during the Middle Ages.
Another theory states that the name derives from the surname of the Frankish family de Aglande, who owned the area during the Frankish rule in Middle Ages.

==Geography==
Aglandjia is Nicosia's highest suburb, since its largest part is built either on hills or at tableland level. Aglandjia was built in mediaeval times, before Ottoman rule, on an important site for defensive purposes, which also offered natural resources and a healthy climate.

Aglandjia contains many green spaces. The largest is the "big lung" of Nicosia, Athalassa Forest, but the municipality also offers Ayios Yeorgios Park, Aglandjia Municipal Park, and 45 small parks and green spaces.

Aglandjia is built along the road that led from Nicosia to Larnaca before the invasion. Two trapezoidal hills overlook the road on both sides. The hill on the north is Arona hill, which is now under Turkish occupation. The hill on the south is called Aronas of Athalassa or Mount Lion or Liontarovounos.

==Demography==
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Aglandjia has a population of 22,000 inhabitants, of whom 7,500 are [[refugees]]. It maintains a nucleus with traditional brick houses with yards and narrow streets, surrounded by more recently constructed houses, blocks of flats, and refugee housing.


==Administration==
==Administration==
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* Hygiene services
* Cultural services
* Cultural services

==Sites of Interest==
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Two television broadcasting stations, the state station [[CyBC]], are based in Aglandjia. The Police Headquarters and the Agriculture Research Institute, the Veterinary Clinic offers, the International Conference Centre, the Higher Technological Institute, and the Higher Hotel Institute are also located in Aglandjia. Previously, the Pedagogical Academy was also based in Aglandjia, but the [[University of Cyprus]] now occupies the building; the new campus of the university is also located in Aglandjia. The [[Melkonian Educational Institute]] operated in Aglandjian between 1926 and 2005.

Aglandjia is also home to several churches and chapels. Ayios Yeorgios church stands in the heart of Aglandjia. Apostolos Andreas church was built on the initiative of refugees. Ayios Nektarios church, Ayios Yeorgios Athalassa chapel, and the country churches of Panayia, Ayios Yeorgios and Ayia Mavri are all located in Aglandjia. The municipality has six elementary schools and three secondary schools.

The Skali Cultural Center is also located in the municipality.


==History==
==History==
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[[File:Park in Aglandjia during summer season in Nicosia Republic of Cyprus.jpg|thumb|A park in Aglandjia]]
[[File:Park in Aglandjia during summer season in Nicosia Republic of Cyprus.jpg|thumb|A park in Aglandjia]]


The history of Aglandjia goes back as far as 3888 BC. Several tombs dating to the [[Bronze Age]] have been found on Arona hill (Mount Lion or Liontarovounos). The hill is strategically located for the defense of the area, so the settlement there was most likely a military deployment during the first phase of its history.
The history of Aglandjia goes back as far as 3888 BC. Several tombs dating to the [[Bronze Age]] have been found on Arona Hill (Mount Lion or Liontarovounos). The hill is strategically located for the defense of the area, so the settlement there was most likely a military deployment during the first phase of its history.


Around the hill there was an ancient settlement, from which the city of Ledra may have originated. Important archaeological works of art and inscriptions in the Cypriot syllabary have been found in Kafizin or Small Aronas, a historic site with a cave dedicated to the worship of a [[Nymph]]. These objects indicate the site was in use as a place of worship during the Hellenistic period, specifically between 225 and 218 BC, during the reigns of Ptolemy the Benefactor and Ptolemy Philopatoras.
Around the hill there was an ancient settlement, from which the city of [[Ledra]] may have originated. Archaeological works of art and inscriptions in the [[Cypriot syllabary]] have been found in Kafizin or Small Aronas, a historic site with a cave dedicated to the worship of a [[Nymph]]. These objects indicate the site was in use as a place of [[worship]] during the [[Hellenistic period]], specifically between 225 and 218 BC, during the reigns of [[Ptolemaic dynasty|Ptolemy the Benefactor]] and [[Ptolemaic dynasty|Ptolemy Philopatoras.]]


A variety of unique, locally manufactured pottery was also found at the site, including various bowls, two-handled vessels, cup-bearers, feeding bottles, mud-lighters, jars, cooking utensils, frying pans, wash basins, jugs, combined pots, urns, amphorae, rhytons, large jars and jar lids, and objects testifying to the practice of weaving.
A variety of locally manufactured pottery was also found at the site, including various bowls, two-handled vessels, cup-bearers, feeding bottles, mud-lighters, jars, cooking utensils, frying pans, wash basins, jugs, combined pots, urns, amphorae, rhytons, large jars and jar lids, and objects testifying to the practice of weaving.


In the Middle Ages, the Lefkomiatis settlement was in the area of Aglandjia. The area seems to have been inhabited towards the end of Frankish rule, during the reign of Jacques II (1468–1473). The medieval La Cava castle, built on Arona hill around 1385 by King Jacques I, was used as an observatory for the control of the road leading from Larnaca to Nicosia.The castle took its name from the large rock cistern which still survives today.
In the [[Middle Ages]], the Lefkomiatis settlement was in the area of Aglandjia. The area seems to have been inhabited towards the end of [[Francia|Frankish]] rule, during the reign of [[James II of Cyprus|Jacques II]] (1468–1473). The medieval La Cava castle, built on Arona hill around 1385 by King Jacques I, was used as an observatory for the control of the road leading from [[Larnaca]] to [[Nicosia]].The castle took its name from the large rock cistern which still survives today.
The castle was blasted by the Venetians during the third decade of the 16th century, while the Ottomans used the bigger of its two towers as a powder magazine. Up until 1870 a considerable amount of the Castle was still standing, including the vaulted hall, the curtain walls, and two towers. However, the majority of the Castle was pulled down in that year to build the Church of Phaneromeni. In 1888 the area was excavated by a Mr M R James. The Castle was proclaimed an ancient moment in 1915.<ref>[[Rupert Gunnis]], ''Historic Cyprus'', 1936</ref> Today a portion of the Great Tower and Second Tower exists together with the cistern.<ref>Touring Guide of Nicosia 1994</ref>
The castle was blasted by the [[Republic of Venice|Venetians]] during the third decade of the 16th century, while the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]] used the bigger of its two towers as a powder magazine. Up until 1870 a considerable amount of the castle was still standing, including the vaulted hall, the curtain walls, and two towers. However, the majority of the castle was pulled down in that year to build the Church of Phaneromeni. In 1888 the area was excavated by [[M. R. James]]. The castle was proclaimed an ancient moment in 1915.<ref>[[Rupert Gunnis]], ''Historic Cyprus'', 1936</ref> Today a portion of the Great Tower and Second Tower exists together with the cistern.<ref>Touring Guide of Nicosia 1994</ref>


After the conquest of Cyprus by the Ottomans, the Aglandjia settlement declined. It started to form a self-sufficient rural settlement around the end of the 18th century whose inhabitants engaged in farming, stockbreeding, and quarrying. Around the end of the 18th century, dragoman Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios erected Ayios Yeoryios church on the site of the cemetery and Ayios Yeoryios church in Athalassa.
After the conquest of Cyprus by the Ottomans, the Aglandjia settlement declined. It started to form a self-sufficient rural settlement around the end of the 18th century whose inhabitants engaged in farming, stockbreeding, and quarrying. Around the end of the 18th century, Dragoman [[Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios]] erected Ayios Yeoryios church on the site of the cemetery and Ayios Yeoryios church in Athalassa.


Aglandjia contributed organized groups to the [[EOKA]] struggle, and local volunteers also participated in the events of 1964. During the Turkish invasion of 1974, Aglandjia was bombed. The Turkish army continues to occupy 45% of the municipality's territory.
Aglandjia contributed organized groups to the [[EOKA]] struggle, and local volunteers also participated in the events of 1964. Aglandjia was bombed during the [[Turkish invasion of Cyprus|Turkish invasion of 1974]]. The [[Turkish Land Forces|Turkish army]] continues to occupy 45% of the municipality's territory.


==International relations==
==International relations==


===Twin towns – Sister cities===
===Twin towns – Sister cities===
Aglandjia is [[town twinning|twinned]] with:<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Δήμος Λευκωσίας - Αγλαντζιά |url=https://www.nicosia.org.cy/el-GR/municipality/didimopihseis/aglantzia/ |access-date=2024-10-05 |website=www.nicosia.org.cy |language=el}}</ref>
Aglandjia is [[town twinning|twinned]] with:
* {{flagicon|Russia}} [[Azov]], Russia
*{{flagicon|GRE}} [[Zografou]], Greece (since 1988)
* {{flagicon|Greece}} [[Kalamata]], Greece.<ref name="Municipality of Kalamata">{{cite web |author1=Municipality of Kalamata |title=Εκδηλώσεις τιμής και μνήμης για τα θύματα και τους αγνοούμενους στην Κύπρο το 1974 |url=http://www.kalamata.gr/enimerosi/nea/3969-ekdilwseis-timis-kai-mnimis-gia-thumata-kai-agnooumenous-stin-kupro-to-1974.html |website=Kalamata.gr |access-date=4 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821052751/http://www.kalamata.gr/enimerosi/nea/3969-ekdilwseis-timis-kai-mnimis-gia-thumata-kai-agnooumenous-stin-kupro-to-1974.html |archive-date=21 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*{{flagicon|GRE}} [[Kalamata]], Greece (since 1993)<ref name="Municipality of Kalamata">{{cite web |author1=Municipality of Kalamata |title=Εκδηλώσεις τιμής και μνήμης για τα θύματα και τους αγνοούμενους στην Κύπρο το 1974 |url=http://www.kalamata.gr/enimerosi/nea/3969-ekdilwseis-timis-kai-mnimis-gia-thumata-kai-agnooumenous-stin-kupro-to-1974.html |website=Kalamata.gr |access-date=4 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821052751/http://www.kalamata.gr/enimerosi/nea/3969-ekdilwseis-timis-kai-mnimis-gia-thumata-kai-agnooumenous-stin-kupro-to-1974.html |archive-date=21 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* {{flagicon|Greece}} [[Zografou]], Greece
*{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Azov]], Russia (since 1998)
===Friendly cities===

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Aglandjia also cooperates with:<ref name=":0" />
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*{{flagicon|BEL}} [[Fontaine l'Eveque]], Belgium
*{{flagicon|ROM}} [[Bucharest]], Romania
*{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Kyiv]], Ukraine
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Rome]], Italy
{{div col end}}
==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:25, 19 December 2024

Aglandjia
Αγλαντζιά (Greek)
Eğlence (Turkish)
Municipality
Alsos Akadimias National Forest
Alsos Akadimias National Forest
Official seal of Aglandjia
Seal
Aglandjia is located in Cyprus
Aglandjia
Aglandjia
Location within Cyprus
Aglandjia is located in Eastern Mediterranean
Aglandjia
Aglandjia
Location within the Eastern Mediterranean
Aglandjia is located in European Union
Aglandjia
Aglandjia
Location within the European Union
Aglandjia is located in Asia
Aglandjia
Aglandjia
Location within Asia
Coordinates: 35°08′45″N 33°23′25″E / 35.14592°N 33.390169°E / 35.14592; 33.390169
Country Cyprus
DistrictNicosia District
Urban areaNicosia
Area
[1]
21.37 km2 (8.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
20,783
 • Density970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
4700
Websitehttp://www.aglantzia.org.cy
Concise presentation of Aglandjia

Aglandjia (Greek: Αγλαντζιά [locally [aɣlaˈnd͡ʒa]]; Turkish: Eğlence) is a suburb and municipality of Nicosia, Cyprus. The municipality has a population of 20,783 (2011) and is contiguous with the Nicosia Municipality.

Aglandjia is near the buffer zone. It has an area of about 31 km2, of which 14 km2 is agricultural land that has been occupied by the Turkish army since 1974; of the remaining 17 km2, 9 km2 are national forest parks (Athalassa park, 8.6 km2 and Pedagogical Academy park 0.4 km2).

Name

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The word Aglandjia is of Turkish origin, deriving from eğlence, meaning "entertainment". Its pronunciation in Cypriot Greek is [aɣlaˈnd͡ʒa].

Another theory states that the name derives from the surname of the Frankish family de Aglande, who owned the area during the Frankish rule in Middle Ages.

Administration

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A street in Aglandjia

Aglandjia was declared a Municipality by a referendum in May 1986. The Municipal Council is made up of the mayor and sixteen Municipal Councilors. The current mayor is Andreas Konstantinou. Aglandjia Municipality employs 24 permanent employees and 30 workers (permanent and casual) who staff the services below, which have their seat in the Town Hall:

  • Secretariat
  • Technical services
  • Financial services
  • Greenery and Environment services
  • Hygiene services
  • Cultural services

History

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A park in Aglandjia

The history of Aglandjia goes back as far as 3888 BC. Several tombs dating to the Bronze Age have been found on Arona Hill (Mount Lion or Liontarovounos). The hill is strategically located for the defense of the area, so the settlement there was most likely a military deployment during the first phase of its history.

Around the hill there was an ancient settlement, from which the city of Ledra may have originated. Archaeological works of art and inscriptions in the Cypriot syllabary have been found in Kafizin or Small Aronas, a historic site with a cave dedicated to the worship of a Nymph. These objects indicate the site was in use as a place of worship during the Hellenistic period, specifically between 225 and 218 BC, during the reigns of Ptolemy the Benefactor and Ptolemy Philopatoras.

A variety of locally manufactured pottery was also found at the site, including various bowls, two-handled vessels, cup-bearers, feeding bottles, mud-lighters, jars, cooking utensils, frying pans, wash basins, jugs, combined pots, urns, amphorae, rhytons, large jars and jar lids, and objects testifying to the practice of weaving.

In the Middle Ages, the Lefkomiatis settlement was in the area of Aglandjia. The area seems to have been inhabited towards the end of Frankish rule, during the reign of Jacques II (1468–1473). The medieval La Cava castle, built on Arona hill around 1385 by King Jacques I, was used as an observatory for the control of the road leading from Larnaca to Nicosia.The castle took its name from the large rock cistern which still survives today. The castle was blasted by the Venetians during the third decade of the 16th century, while the Ottomans used the bigger of its two towers as a powder magazine. Up until 1870 a considerable amount of the castle was still standing, including the vaulted hall, the curtain walls, and two towers. However, the majority of the castle was pulled down in that year to build the Church of Phaneromeni. In 1888 the area was excavated by M. R. James. The castle was proclaimed an ancient moment in 1915.[3] Today a portion of the Great Tower and Second Tower exists together with the cistern.[4]

After the conquest of Cyprus by the Ottomans, the Aglandjia settlement declined. It started to form a self-sufficient rural settlement around the end of the 18th century whose inhabitants engaged in farming, stockbreeding, and quarrying. Around the end of the 18th century, Dragoman Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios erected Ayios Yeoryios church on the site of the cemetery and Ayios Yeoryios church in Athalassa.

Aglandjia contributed organized groups to the EOKA struggle, and local volunteers also participated in the events of 1964. Aglandjia was bombed during the Turkish invasion of 1974. The Turkish army continues to occupy 45% of the municipality's territory.

International relations

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Twin towns – Sister cities

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Aglandjia is twinned with:[5]

Friendly cities

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Aglandjia also cooperates with:[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Cyprus: Nicosia Urban Agglomeration (Municipalities, Communities and Quarters) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  2. ^ "C1. Popuolation Enumerated by Sex, Age, District, Municipality/Community and Quarter (1.10.2011)", Population - Place of Residence, 2011, Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus, 17 April 2014, archived from the original on 20 April 2014, retrieved 20 April 2014
  3. ^ Rupert Gunnis, Historic Cyprus, 1936
  4. ^ Touring Guide of Nicosia 1994
  5. ^ a b "Δήμος Λευκωσίας - Αγλαντζιά". www.nicosia.org.cy (in Greek). Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  6. ^ Municipality of Kalamata. "Εκδηλώσεις τιμής και μνήμης για τα θύματα και τους αγνοούμενους στην Κύπρο το 1974". Kalamata.gr. Archived from the original on 21 August 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
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