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Apostolos Andreas Monastery
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The only currently functioning Christian church in Muslim Northern Cyprus. The monastery’s abbot is Greek. |
Donkeys under a canopy in a monastery courtyard657 viewsTwo donkeys stand in a shaded utility area beneath a wooden canopy. Nearby are objects covered with tarpaulins, metal stands, and a light-colored courtyard beyond the partitions.
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Courtyard of Apostolos Andreas Monastery663 viewsBeyond the rocky roadside, the buildings of the monastery complex are visible amid flowering shrubs and greenery. A tall palm stands out against the overcast sky, while a light-colored bell tower rises above the roof on the right.
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Van by a building with a parking sign652 viewsAn old light-blue van with an open cargo compartment stands on a dusty roadside. Bulky equipment is placed in front of it, with stones and construction debris nearby; a two-story concrete building is visible behind the vehicle.
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Goats on a monastery wall646 viewsSeveral goats have climbed onto a stone wall by a building; one stands on the upper ledge beside bushes, while another is visible at the lower right. Beyond the structure, a pale sea horizon opens up.
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Hotel on a rocky coast650 viewsA light-colored two-storey hotel building stands on elevated ground among low shrubs. Rows of solar water heaters are visible on the roof, and a dry rocky area with sparse vegetation stretches in front of the building.
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Agave by the monastery road630 viewsA large agave with long bluish-green leaves grows in a dry, rocky area. Low buildings, flowering shrubs, and a forest-covered slope on the horizon are visible behind it.
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Sea Bird motel sign by the monastery646 viewsA billboard for the Sea Bird motel and restaurant stands by the side of a dirt road, bearing the words “After Monastry”. Behind it, a simple one-storey building with an open veranda can be seen; a donkey grazes nearby.
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Road to Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso) with donkeys671 viewsA Turkish sign for the municipal recreation areas of Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso) stands by the roadside of a narrow asphalt road. Two donkeys stand on the road near power lines; dry, rocky vegetation surrounds them.
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Grounds near Apostolos Andreas Monastery660 viewsA dry, rocky area in front of the monastery buildings, crossed by an unpaved path. An oleander bush is blooming in the foreground, and behind it are the buildings' galleries, a bell tower, and canopies by the entrance.
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Old house amid blooming oleanders650 viewsA low plastered building with a weathered door and green veranda supports is almost hidden behind blooming oleander bushes. In front of the house, dry ground, a stone retaining wall, and a gravel roadside verge are visible.
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Apostolos Andreas Monastery665 viewsView of the monastery complex with a long building under a tiled roof and an arched gallery. A bell tower rises above the roof; flagpoles stand in front of the façade, while a low stone structure and utility sheds are visible in the foreground.
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Blooming oleanders in the monastery courtyard640 viewsPink and white oleanders bloom in the monastery courtyard among low stone walls. In the background, a long single-storey building with an open gallery and dark doorways is visible.
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Building of Apostolos Andreas Monastery684 viewsA long stone building with a row of high arches stands behind a fenced construction site. An old white van is visible in front of the façade, while construction materials and large boulders lie on the dry, stony ground.
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Building of Apostolos Andreas Monastery654 viewsA light-colored single-story building of the monastery complex with a wide covered veranda and steps. Large oleander bushes bloom in front of the façade, while sparse vegetation is visible on the dry, rocky ground.
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Monastery building of Apostolos Andreas Monastery640 viewsA single-storey monastery building with a long covered veranda, tall light-coloured columns and green doors. A gravel path is visible in front of the building, while bushes with white and pink flowers are blooming by the steps and the adjacent building.
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Road between the monastery buildings638 viewsA dirt road runs between light-colored single-story buildings with covered galleries. Utility poles with wires stand along the road, while green hills and low vegetation are visible behind the buildings.
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