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 Andrew7814 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 Monastery7785 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)3234 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)2860 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 arcades of Apostolos Andreas Monastery
Old arcades of Apostolos Andreas Monastery716 viewsA low-angle view shows an elongated stone building with deep pointed arches and a wooden gallery on the second level. Signs of age are visible on the rough masonry, with grass growing in the joints and cracks; a broad stone platform extends in front of the building.
New residential buildings with balconies in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
New residential buildings with balconies in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)1334 viewsA row of tall white residential buildings is photographed from below along a street. Numerous balconies and open window openings stand out on the façades, while construction work is still underway on the lower floors.
Kyrenia (Girne) coast against the mountains
Kyrenia (Girne) coast against the mountains753 viewsView from the sea of Kyrenia (Girne)'s hotel buildings and beach strip. A stone waterfront promenade with rows of white umbrellas stretches in front of the buildings, while dry mountain slopes rise above the city.
View of St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
View of St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)662 viewsFrom the roof of a residential quarter, there is a view of the dense development of Famagusta’s (Gazimağusa) old town. Above the palm trees and flat roofs with solar water heaters rises the Gothic St Nicholas Cathedral; beyond the city, a strip of sea is visible.

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Flowering shrub on the sands of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)
Flowering shrub on the sands of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)2145 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 sea2396 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 Castle1476 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 Beach2224 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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Woman on the outskirts of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Woman on the outskirts of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)651 viewsA woman in a light-colored shirt and Panama hat stands on a vacant lot in front of low urban buildings. Behind her are parked vans, cars, and house façades with numerous water heaters on the roofs.Oct 19, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Street vending in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Street vending in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)648 viewsOn a quiet city street, a small sales table stands by the sidewalk under a bright umbrella. Passenger cars and a van are parked nearby; behind them are single-storey buildings, stacked pallets, and mountains in the distance.Oct 19, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Entrance to Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Entrance to Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque654 viewsInside the historic building, a tall stone portal, carpets on the floor, and a stand by the entrance are visible. Visitors pass through an open wooden door, and a sign asking them to wait until the end of the prayer is installed nearby.Oct 19, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Icons on a carved church icon case
Icons on a carved church icon case640 viewsA tall, dark carved icon case with small icons is fixed to the wall beneath the church vault. Below it are an antique wall clock and an oval mirror; the plaster around them is uneven in places, and wires run along the wall.Oct 19, 2026 at 12:42 AM

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