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Tender launched for environmental centre at former leper colony
CyprusMail 08 Aug 2025
An architectural competition has been launched in Larnaca to transform the former leper colony in the salt-lake area into an environmental awareness centre, at an estimated cost of €2,6 million.
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Spinalonga: The Former Leper Colony of Crete That Became a Tourist Hotspot
Greek Reporter 07 Jun 2025
Spinalonga, once a leper colony in Crete, is now a stunning tourist hotspot blending haunting history with breathtaking views ... Crete’s Spinalonga used as a leper colony ... One of Europe’s last leper colonies, it ceased operation only in 1957.
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