Northern Cyprus

Northern Cyprus

Photo gallery of a journey through Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in June 2010: cities, nature and landmarks

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Taşucu–Kyrenia (Girne) Ferry

Taşucu–Kyrenia (Girne) Ferry

Crossing from the Turkish town of Taşucu (Tuşucu) across the Mediterranean Sea to Northern Cyprus aboard the ferry Calypso.

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Port of Kyrenia (Girne)

Port of Kyrenia (Girne)

The seaport of Kyrenia (Girne) is one of the largest ports in Northern Cyprus. Mediterranean Sea.

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Kyrenia (Girne)

Kyrenia (Girne)

Kyrenia (Girne) is a relatively large port city in Northern Cyprus, one of the three largest cities of the TRNC.

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Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour)

Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour)

The picturesque harbour in Kyrenia (Girne), the city’s hallmark and tourist centre.

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Capital Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

Capital Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia or Lefkoşa, is the last city in the world divided by a wall into 2 parts.

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The border in central Nicosia

The border in central Nicosia

The buffer zone between “Turkish” and “Greek” Cyprus is under the control of UN peacekeeping forces.

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Famagusta

Famagusta

A port city on the southeastern coast of Cyprus, one of the three largest cities in Northern Cyprus.

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Famagusta Old Town

Famagusta Old Town

The historic part of Famagusta (Gazimağusa), where the city’s main historical monuments are concentrated.

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Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz)

Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz)

Photographs taken on the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz) from the window of the scheduled Famagusta (Gazimağusa)–Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso) bus.

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Apostolos Andreas Monastery

Apostolos Andreas Monastery

The only currently functioning Christian church in Muslim Northern Cyprus. The monastery’s abbot is Greek.

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Eastern Karpas (Karpaz)

Eastern Karpas (Karpaz)

A nature reserve where genuine wild donkeys and other animals and plants exotic to us live.

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Golden Beach

Golden Beach

Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal) is a famous sandy beach on the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz), a nesting site for giant sea turtles.

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Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)

Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)

A village in Northern Cyprus where the largest number of Greeks who did not resettle in the south after the events of 1974 remained.

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Kantara Castle of the Crusaders

Kantara Castle of the Crusaders

The impregnable Crusader castle on the rocky mountain cliffs of the main mountain range of Northern Cyprus

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Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)

Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)

A day spent in the mountainous part of Northern Cyprus while descending from Kantara Castle to the sea.

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Sandy beach

Sandy beach

A very clean, well-equipped sandy beach with clear water, a shower, a café and other amenities, where we relaxed after the mountains.

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Villa by the Sea

Villa by the Sea

An unfinished villa right by the sea, whose owner offered to let us stay there for a while.

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Kyrenia (Girne), departure

Kyrenia (Girne), departure

Our last day in welcoming Northern Cyprus, waiting for the return ferry to Turkey.

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Iconostasis and Icon of the Apostle Andrew
Iconostasis and Icon of the Apostle Andrew7801 viewsIn the dim interior of the church, a carved gilded iconostasis with rows of icons and burning oil lamps is visible. In the foreground stands a large icon of the Apostle Andrew, with candle stands holding thin lit candles beside it.
Visitors in the church of Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Visitors in the church of Apostolos Andreas Monastery7773 viewsTwo visitors sit on wooden chairs inside the church. Behind them are rows of carved seats, steps leading to the altar area, and a tiled floor; the space appears modest and lived-in.
Home & Garden store in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
Home & Garden store in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)3220 viewsA modern retail building with a large Home & Garden sign, photographed through a roadside fence. Flagpoles stand in front of the facade, and an advertisement for Evginel Kaporta Boya Atölyesi car paint is visible on the right.
Residential building by a construction site in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
Residential building by a construction site in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)2843 viewsA multi-storey residential building with balconies and a flat roof stands behind a fenced construction site. In the foreground are mounds of soil and crushed stone, an excavator, and a laid pipe; the façade is brightly lit by the sun.

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Old houses and vans in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Old houses and vans in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)738 viewsA quiet urban corner with a rough stone wall, old low houses, and parked white vans. A black streetlamp stands out against the clear sky, while palm trees and a green tree grow by the walls.
Approaching the port of Kyrenia (Girne) from the sea
Approaching the port of Kyrenia (Girne) from the sea754 viewsFrom the ferry, the breakwater, berthing facilities and low-rise development along the coast of Kyrenia (Girne) are visible. Mountains rise beyond the city, partly veiled by a light haze, while the calm Mediterranean Sea stretches ahead.
Venetian Gates of the Old Town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
Venetian Gates of the Old Town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)747 viewsStone city gates with three wide arches and massive columns open onto a paved square in the Old Town. Café tables are set up under a canopy by the wall, while a group of tourists has stopped near the central passage.
Coastal houses of Kyrenia (Girne) from the sea
Coastal houses of Kyrenia (Girne) from the sea665 viewsA white two-storey house stands right at the water’s edge, beyond a stone promenade and a strip of breakwater. Further up the slope, other residential houses with terracotta roofs, gardens and greenery are visible in the built-up coastal area of Kyrenia (Girne).

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Flowering shrub on the sands of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)
Flowering shrub on the sands of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)2132 viewsA lush shrub with pink flowers grows amid pale sand and sparse coastal vegetation. Behind it, the calm sea and the low rocky shore of the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz) are visible.55555
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Ak Günler Denizcilik ferry at sea
Ak Günler Denizcilik ferry at sea2383 viewsThe Ak Günler Denizcilik passenger and cargo ferry is travelling on a parallel course across the calm Mediterranean Sea. Through a light haze on the horizon, the coastline and the mountainous silhouette of the coast are visible.55555
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Moon above the walls of Kantara Castle
Moon above the walls of Kantara Castle1466 viewsA bright moon is visible in the twilight sky above the stone fortifications. At the bottom of the frame, the rough walls and a tower of Kantara Castle rise up, with the dark silhouettes of trees and rocks between them.55555
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Deserted bay at Golden Beach
Deserted bay at Golden Beach2208 viewsA strip of golden sand stretches along calm turquoise water, with a thin line of surf foam washing onto the shore. Beyond the small bay rises a rocky hill covered with shrubs; the beach remains completely deserted.55555
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Souvenir stall by the monastery
Souvenir stall by the monastery625 viewsUnder a canopy, there is a small market stall with wooden handicrafts, figurines, knives, pens and other souvenirs. The goods are arranged in dense rows on long counters, with plastic chairs and household items visible nearby.Oct 07, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Street with new buildings in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
Street with new buildings in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)1153 viewsAn urban street with multi-storey residential and commercial buildings, parked cars, and small shops on the ground floors. A parking area is visible in the foreground, with people standing near the cars; an undeveloped plot can be seen beyond the block.Oct 07, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Boat by the rocky shore of Northern Cyprus
Boat by the rocky shore of Northern Cyprus655 viewsA small motorboat travels through calm, clear water along a low rocky shore. Underwater rocks are visible through the turquoise surface of the sea, while the slopes of the bay are covered with sparse green vegetation.Oct 07, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Church with a bell tower in Dipkarpaz
Church with a bell tower in Dipkarpaz922 viewsView of a stone church with a dome and a tall openwork bell tower amid the buildings of Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso). In the foreground are flat house roofs with satellite dishes; beyond the settlement, green hills stretch beneath a clear sky.Oct 07, 2026 at 12:03 AM

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