Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus

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

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Rest stop with a stove in a pine forest
Rest stop with a stove in a pine forest720 viewsThree travelers have stopped behind a concrete table among pine trees and large rocks. On the table are a portable gas stove, dishes, mugs, and food, with backpacks lying nearby.Mar 12, 2011
Limestone slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)
Limestone slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)739 viewsThe steep slope is formed of pale limestone cliffs, cut by cracks and ledges. Low shrubs and sparse trees grow among the rocks, while dry grassy vegetation is visible at the foot of the slope.Mar 12, 2011
Winding road among the rocks of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)
Winding road among the rocks of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)731 viewsA narrow asphalt road curves around dense vegetation on a mountain slope. Pale limestone cliffs rise above the pines and shrubs, brightly lit by the summer sun.Mar 12, 2011
Limestone cliffs of the Kyrenia Mountains
Limestone cliffs of the Kyrenia Mountains754 viewsThe slope of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) is formed by high gray-orange limestone cliffs, cut through by cracks and ledges. Dense shrubs and low trees grow at the foot of the stone walls, brightly lit by the June sun.Mar 12, 2011
Slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains near Kantara Castle
Slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains near Kantara Castle764 viewsFrom above, there is a view of green mountain slopes cut by pale roads and ledges. White limestone cliffs stand out among pines and shrubs, while a plain is visible in the distance through a light haze.Mar 12, 2011
Traveler on a mountain road near Kantara Castle
Traveler on a mountain road near Kantara Castle753 viewsA traveler with a large backpack has stopped on a narrow asphalt road winding among pines and limestone cliffs. The sunlit slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) are covered in dense greenery, and the road disappears around a bend along a rocky precipice.Mar 12, 2011
Mountain road among pine trees
Mountain road among pine trees734 viewsA narrow, freshly asphalted road winds along the slope among pine trees and low shrubs. Light, stony ground lies along the roadside, and neighboring mountain slopes are visible through a light haze beyond the trees.Mar 12, 2011
Mountain road among pines
Mountain road among pines745 viewsA narrow asphalt road curves around the slope among pines and low shrubs. To the left, beyond the trees, a wide view opens onto a somewhat dry plain with patches of fields and groves; light-colored stony soil lies along the roadside.Mar 12, 2011
Road among the rocks of the Kyrenia Mountains
Road among the rocks of the Kyrenia Mountains752 viewsA narrow asphalt road winds around limestone slopes covered with shrubs and pines. Light-colored gravel lies along the shoulders, and a clear blue sky rises above the mountain slope.Mar 12, 2011
Kantara Castle on a rocky summit
Kantara Castle on a rocky summit1000 viewsThe stone walls and towers of Kantara Castle rise above a steep limestone cliff. The slopes around the fortification are covered with pines and sparse shrubs, emphasizing the castle’s inaccessible position.Mar 11, 2011
Moon above the walls of Kantara Castle
Moon above the walls of Kantara Castle1466 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.Mar 11, 2011
Twilight by the walls of Kantara Castle
Twilight by the walls of Kantara Castle737 viewsA stone arch in the lower part of the ruins leads to a slope beneath massive fortress walls. In the twilight, the rough masonry, fallen stones, and sparse shrubs growing among the ruins of Kantara Castle are clearly visible.Mar 11, 2011
Arched entrances in Kantara Castle
Arched entrances in Kantara Castle726 viewsStone walls with arched openings form a narrow passage inside Kantara Castle. A visitor stands at the entrance, while tufts of grass and small plants are visible on the uneven masonry and in cracks in the walls.Mar 11, 2011
Fortification walls of Kantara Castle
Fortification walls of Kantara Castle881 viewsFrom above, stone walls and tower-like ruins built into a steep rocky slope are visible. Narrow passages and a fenced area among pines emphasize the inaccessible location of Kantara Castle in the mountains of Northern Cyprus.Mar 11, 2011
Ruins of the fortress walls of Kantara Castle
Ruins of the fortress walls of Kantara Castle905 viewsThe stone walls and towers of Kantara Castle rise among rocks and dense trees. From the height of the fortress, there is a view of the wooded slopes and distant hills of Northern Cyprus; a narrow path stretches along the slope below.Mar 11, 2011
Descent in the inner courtyard of Kantara Castle
Descent in the inner courtyard of Kantara Castle720 viewsA stone staircase with metal railings leads downward along the massive wall of an ancient fortress. An entrance lies in shadow in a narrow opening in the wall, while the masonry and ledges around it are overgrown with grass and shrubs.Mar 11, 2011
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