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The border in central Nicosia
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The buffer zone between “Turkish” and “Greek” Cyprus is under the control of UN peacekeeping forces. |
Buffer zone in central Nicosia933 viewsA dry vacant lot and a dirt road stretch through the buffer zone in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa). Behind the fence, trees, low houses and a multi-storey building are visible; a massive stone wall enters the frame on the right.
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Bust of Atatürk at the border in Nicosia878 viewsA bust of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stands on a low stone pedestal among palm trees and eucalyptus trees. Residential buildings, rooftops and dense greenery in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa) are visible behind the monument.
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Barbed wire by Nicosia’s buffer zone861 viewsA rusty metal fence with taut barbed wire blocks the view of a deep moat and an old stone wall. Behind the fortification, tall trees grow, and buildings are visible on the other side of the dividing strip in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa).
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Rusty grille near the Nicosia (Lefkoşa) buffer zone812 viewsA rusty metal grille with cross braces blocks a passage by a stone ditch. Beyond the fence are tall trees, low buildings with tiled roofs, and a strip of warning marking on a pipe.
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Bust of Atatürk near the Nicosia (Lefkoşa) border806 viewsA golden bust of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stands on a tall, light-colored pedestal. Behind the monument, a stone house with narrow windows is visible, while green trees frame it at the edges of the image.
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UN observation tower in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)844 viewsAn observation tower with large UN letters rises above a fenced area by a stone wall. A Northern Cyprus flag flies nearby; trees, residential buildings and barbed wire are visible behind the tower.
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Abandoned football field in the buffer zone864 viewsA dry, overgrown field is surrounded by stone retaining walls and urban houses. In the distance, football goals, the steps of a small stand, and trees are visible; the field is located in the buffer zone in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa).
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Alex and Olya at the closed gates863 viewsTwo travelers with large backpacks stand by rusty barred gates on a narrow stone path. Behind them, trees, a light-colored building, and a parked car are visible; according to the album context, this is the buffer zone in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa).
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Arabahmet restoration project poster853 viewsAn information board for the Arabahmet district restoration and street improvement project stands on a street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa). The poster lists funding from USAID and the United Nations Development Programme; tourists with large backpacks pass nearby.
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Old houses near the border in Nicosia882 viewsA narrow street is lined with old two- and three-storey houses with balconies, shutters and carved stone details. Peeling plaster, air conditioners and a satellite dish are visible on the façades; a car is parked along the pavement.
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Street along Nicosia’s buffer zone875 viewsA quiet, narrow street in the old part of Nicosia (Lefkoşa) runs alongside a stone wall and a green strip. On the right are houses with tall windows, shutters, and wrought-iron balconies, while double street lamps and satellite dishes can be seen above the road.
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Buildings beyond Nicosia’s buffer zone856 viewsBeyond the overgrown wasteland of the buffer zone, an old single-storey house with a red tiled roof and a large multi-storey building behind it are visible. In the foreground are dry grass and a dirt path; palm trees and dense trees grow around the houses.
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Entrance to an Old House in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)855 viewsFacade of an old stone house with a dark wooden door and a tall window behind a metal grille. At the entrance, pots with flowers and houseplants stand on small steps, with a white plastic chair placed nearby.
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Abandoned house near the buffer zone840 viewsAn old two-storey house with a tiled roof stands behind a barbed-wire fence. The ground-floor windows are broken, and the walls and yard are overgrown with dense vegetation; a tall palm tree and other trees are visible nearby.
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Greek flag amid the greenery of Nicosia847 viewsA Greek flag flies beside a white flag on grounds lush with greenery. Among cypresses, palm trees and flowering shrubs, a summer terrace with tables and a folded umbrella can be seen.
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Buffer zone against the backdrop of Nicosia848 viewsAn overgrown, dry section of the buffer zone separates residential neighbourhoods in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa). White houses with red roofs are visible beyond the grass and trees, while mountains rise in the distance.
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