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 Monastery7772 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)3218 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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At the entrance to the Democratic Party in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
At the entrance to the Democratic Party in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)652 viewsOn a quiet street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa), there is a white administrative building bearing the sign “Demokrat Parti Kıbrıs Türkleri Örgütü”. An arch with a Turkish inscription is visible at the gate, cars are parked nearby, and the pavement is shaded by dense foliage.
Mosque with a minaret in Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)
Mosque with a minaret in Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)870 viewsThe white building of the mosque is adorned with a row of small silvery domes and pointed arches. Beside the minaret, surrounded by scaffolding, stands a covered domed gazebo with a wall faced with patterned tiles.
House with a water tank on the roof
House with a water tank on the roof651 viewsA low residential house with a red tiled roof and an open veranda stands by a rocky roadside. A large metal water tank is installed on the roof, and a children's bicycle and toys are visible in front of the entrance.
Atatürk Monument at a Mountain Road Junction
Atatürk Monument at a Mountain Road Junction652 viewsAt a road junction among pine trees stands a memorial with a bust of Atatürk and the flags of Turkey and Northern Cyprus. A blue sign points toward Mersinlik, Kyrenia (Girne), Ardahan, İskele and Famagusta (Gazimağusa); a bench stands by a stone wall.

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Flowering shrub on the sands of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)
Flowering shrub on the sands of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)2130 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 Castle1465 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 Beach2205 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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City square with a column in Nicosia
City square with a column in Nicosia639 viewsA small square in the centre of Nicosia (Lefkoşa) is surrounded by modern buildings with shops and cafés. In the middle of the circular roadway stands a tall stone column with a dark sphere on top; a palm tree, outdoor umbrellas and passers-by can be seen nearby.Oct 05, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Street with a church on the Karpas Peninsula
Street with a church on the Karpas Peninsula729 viewsA quiet paved street runs between low houses and stone fences. To the left, behind the trees, a large church with domes and bell towers is visible; utility poles, wires and a black-and-white curb extend along the road.Oct 05, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Kyrenia (Girne) against the backdrop of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)
Kyrenia (Girne) against the backdrop of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)729 viewsKyrenia’s coastal districts are visible from the sea: multistorey residential buildings stand along the rocky shore, with a green strip stretching behind them. Above the city rise the rocky ridges of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak), partly veiled by a light haze.Oct 05, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Twilight by the walls of Kantara Castle
Twilight by the walls of Kantara Castle733 viewsA stone arch in the lower part of the ruins leads to a slope beneath massive fortress walls. In the twilight, the rough masonry, fallen stones, and sparse shrubs growing among the ruins of Kantara Castle are clearly visible.Oct 05, 2026 at 12:34 AM

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