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 Andrew7830 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 Monastery7802 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)3253 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)2878 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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Stone building with a clock in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Stone building with a clock in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)664 viewsThe façade of a two-storey building made of light-coloured stone, with a central tower, an arched entrance and a round clock beneath the pediment. Pedestrians, parked mopeds, trees and flower planters are visible in front of the building.
Amphitheater on the waterfront of Kyrenia (Girne)
Amphitheater on the waterfront of Kyrenia (Girne)873 viewsA small open-air amphitheater with semicircular steps is located right by the seashore. A light-colored colonnade and a ramp with metal railings lead to the rocky coast; port facilities and vessels are visible in the distance.
TEB bank branch in Famagusta
TEB bank branch in Famagusta770 viewsOn a city street stands a light-colored corner building with TEB bank signs and cars parked at the entrance. On the right, a palm tree, a neighboring commercial building, and multi-story residential buildings are visible against a clear sky.
Gallery of Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Gallery of Apostolos Andreas Monastery650 viewsA white single-storey building with a long covered gallery stretches along a gravel path. Steps lead to a colonnade, and bright pink bushes are in bloom by the façade; utility poles and wires are visible above the grounds.

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Flowering shrub on the sands of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)
Flowering shrub on the sands of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)2163 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 sea2413 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 Castle1494 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 Beach2247 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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Blooming delonix on a street in Kyrenia (Girne)
Blooming delonix on a street in Kyrenia (Girne)664 viewsThe lush crown of a delonix is covered with vivid red-orange flowers and spreads over the sidewalk beside a residential building. Nearby, a palm tree, a parked car, and a female traveler with a backpack are visible; fallen petals carpet the ground beneath the tree.Nov 11, 2026 at 03:40 PM
Relaxing on Smooth Coastal Rocks
Relaxing on Smooth Coastal Rocks761 viewsA girl in a yellow swimsuit sits on smooth, light-colored rocks by the sea. Water has collected in depressions in the rocky surface, while waves and a dark headland are visible beyond the shoreline.Nov 11, 2026 at 03:03 PM
Streets of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) by the seashore
Streets of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) by the seashore662 viewsElevated view of a neighbourhood in Famagusta (Gazimağusa), with low-rise houses, shops and palm trees along a wide street. Water tanks, satellite dishes and solar water heaters are visible on the roofs, while a blue strip of sea stretches beyond the urban development.Nov 11, 2026 at 02:23 PM
Breakfast in an unfinished building
Breakfast in an unfinished building905 viewsThree travelers have a snack at a makeshift wooden table inside an unfinished concrete building. Backpacks, food, and a bottle of water are on the table, while dense greenery is visible beyond the open openings.Nov 11, 2026 at 01:45 PM

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