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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. |
Fishermen in a boat by a rocky shore637 viewsTwo men are in a small motorboat on clear turquoise water. One of them is holding a long fishing rod, and a low rocky shore can be seen in the background.
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Clear water by a rocky shore629 viewsThe calm blue water in the bay is so clear that stones and the contours of the seabed are visible in the foreground. Beyond a small rocky cape stretches a low green shore, while several buildings stand by the water in the distance and a white boat can be seen.
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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.
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Rocky bay near Apostolos Andreas Monastery643 viewsClear turquoise water reveals the rocky seabed near the shore. Opposite, a low limestone slope covered with dense green shrubs stretches along the coast; small sandy sections of shoreline are visible in the distance.
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Sailing yacht by a rocky shore638 viewsA small white sailing yacht is moored on calm turquoise water near a rocky shore. Several simple buildings with tiled and light-colored metal roofs are visible on a rocky ledge, with a forested hill rising behind them.
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Turquoise bay near Apostolos Andreas Monastery642 viewsLight-colored rocky outcrops emerge in the clear turquoise water near the shore. Beyond a narrow strip of sand rises a slope covered with dense shrubs; small buildings and a road are visible along the shore.
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Clear bay near Apostolos Andreas Monastery644 viewsCalm turquoise water makes it possible to see the rocky seabed near the shore. On the opposite side of the bay, a light-colored beach, a rocky headland, sparse buildings, and the green-covered hills of Northern Cyprus are visible.
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Clear bay by Apostolos Andreas Monastery634 viewsStones and sections of the seabed near the shore are clearly visible through the calm turquoise water. On the opposite side of the bay stretches a light-colored rocky cape, beyond which a sandy beach and several buildings can be seen.
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Rocky shore above a calm sea633 viewsFrom the sea, there is a wide view of calm blue water and a low rocky shore in the distance. A light haze hangs above the horizon, while pale cliffs and sparse vegetation are visible on the cape.
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Apostolos Andreas Monastery among the rocks636 viewsView of the monastery buildings with white walls and red tiled roofs, situated on a rocky shore. The church bell tower stands out on the left, while an uneven limestone plateau with sparse shrubs stretches in front of the buildings.
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Lizard on limestone rocks629 viewsA small lizard is motionless on a light, porous limestone rock, lifting its head toward the sun. In the background, dry stony soil and sparse grasses typical of a hot Mediterranean summer are visible.
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Lizard on limestone rocks656 viewsA small lizard basks on pale, porous limestone, alertly raising its head. In the background are dry, stony soil, sparse grass, and small wildflowers characteristic of a sunny summer day.
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Lizard on a sunlit stone634 viewsA small lizard pauses on a light limestone stone, raising its head toward the sun. In the background, dry rocky ground and sparse vegetation typical of a hot Mediterranean summer are visible.
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Lizard on rocks near the monastery638 viewsA small lizard with a long tail sits on a light-colored stone ledge, lit by bright sunlight. In the background, dry ground and green plants typical of a hot Mediterranean summer are visible.
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Lizard on sun-warmed stones624 viewsA small lizard is motionless on pale stones warmed by the bright sun. Its rough scales on the back, strong legs, and long striped tail blending into the rocky surface are clearly visible.
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Lizard on rocks near the monastery622 viewsA small lizard with a striped tail is motionless on pale, sun-warmed rocks. The close-up was taken from above, clearly showing its scaly back, legs, and the uneven texture of the rocky surface.
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