Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus

Photo gallery of a journey through Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in June 2010: cities, nature and landmarks

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Capital Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia or Lefkoşa, is the last city in the world divided by a wall into 2 parts.

Street with the Sancar shop in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Street with the Sancar shop in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)654 viewsA narrow city street is lined with low-rise buildings featuring balconies, shop windows, and external air-conditioning units. In the foreground, the Sancar shop is visible with a Turkish flag in the window, and cars are parked along the sidewalk.
Narrow street in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Narrow street in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)656 viewsA narrow city street is lined with low-rise houses featuring balconies, shutters and satellite dishes. Cars are parked tightly along the roadway, while signs for law and insurance offices in Turkish are visible on the façades.
Street with tourists in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Street with tourists in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)645 viewsOn a narrow city street in the old part of Nicosia (Lefkoşa), tourists with backpacks have stopped by small shops. A red car is parked nearby; wires and water tanks on the roofs are visible above the houses, and election posters are displayed on the walls.
Street with a shop in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Street with a shop in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)637 viewsA narrow city street with low houses, overhead wires and a parked red car. On the right, a small shop, Cisem Market, is visible; passers-by and a drinks refrigerator stand at the entrance.
Street in central North Nicosia
Street in central North Nicosia652 viewsA busy city street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa): pedestrians walk along the sidewalks while cars travel on the roadway. Signs for banks and shops are visible on the façades of modern buildings, and Turkish flags flutter above the street.
A street in the old centre of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
A street in the old centre of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)657 viewsCars are parked along the pavement on a busy street in the old centre of Nicosia (Lefkoşa). Yellow historic buildings with balconies, shutters and tiled roofs stand alongside small shops and signs in Turkish.
At a post office in Northern Cyprus
At a post office in Northern Cyprus648 viewsVisitors stand at the service windows of a small post office. Yellow signs in Turkish list the services: sending faxes, selling stamps and postal items; a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk hangs above the counter.
Inside a post office in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Inside a post office in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)647 viewsVisitors stand at the counter in the bright hall of the post office. Signs reading Accele Posta Servisi and Taahhütlü are visible above the service windows, and a portrait is displayed on the wall.
Inside a post office in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Inside a post office in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)655 viewsVisitors fill out documents at the counter in the bright post office interior. Turkish inscriptions are visible on the walls and signs, while employees work behind glass partitions.
Interior of a post office in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Interior of a post office in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)648 viewsIn the bright hall of the post office, service counters with yellow signs in Turkish have been installed. Portraits and official notices hang on the walls, while fluorescent lights and a fan operate beneath the ceiling.
Stone building with a clock in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Stone building with a clock in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)649 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.
Bus with election campaign advertising in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Bus with election campaign advertising in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)645 viewsOn a busy street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa), a red bus covered with election campaign posters stands beside parked scooters and cars. A road sign to the post office is visible above the roadway, and the pavement is lined with palm trees.
City square with a column in Nicosia
City square with a column in Nicosia640 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.
Venetian Column in Atatürk Square
Venetian Column in Atatürk Square651 viewsIn the center of the square stands the Venetian Column, surrounded by a low metal fence. Pigeons have gathered at its base on a light stone-paved area; nearby, trees, a streetlamp, and the facades of city buildings are visible.
Skeleton in a shop window in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Skeleton in a shop window in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)659 viewsAn anatomical teaching skeleton wearing a blue cap with a colourful pattern is displayed in a shop window. A hospital bed, a wheelchair and other medical items are visible nearby; the street is reflected in the glass.
Street market in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Street market in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)640 viewsA narrow city street with small shops, parked cars and pedestrians. Goods and sun umbrellas are displayed in front of Çukurova Market, while numerous wires stretch above the road.
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