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Narrow arrow slit in the stone wall of Kantara Castle902 viewsA narrow vertical arrow slit, framed by an arch of darker stones, has been preserved in the massive stone wall. The broad vault above it is built of rough light-colored stone and bears traces of time.Mar 11, 2011
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Road below from a loophole of Kantara Castle737 viewsView through an uneven opening in the stone wall of Kantara Castle onto a winding paved road at the foot of the mountain. Below, a serpentine road stretches among rocks and sparse vegetation, while in the distance a broad plain of Northern Cyprus opens up.Mar 11, 2011
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Arched passage in the inner courtyard of Kantara Castle740 viewsIn the castle’s inner courtyard, rough stone walls and a narrow arched entrance leading into a dark room are visible. An earthen path has survived in the recess between the rocks, while grass and shrubs have overgrown the masonry and cracks in the walls.Mar 11, 2011
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Fortress wall of Kantara above the mountain road893 viewsThe stone wall of Kantara Castle stands on a steep rocky ledge amid sparse vegetation. Below, a mountain road winds its way, beyond which there is a view of wooded ridges and the pale plain of Northern Cyprus.Mar 11, 2011
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Stone Steps of Kantara Castle701 viewsUneven stone steps climb the slope along an old fortress wall. Low shrubs and pine trees grow on both sides of the path, while the wall masonry is built of light local stone.Mar 11, 2011
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Kantara Castle wall above the plain709 viewsThe stone wall and low parapet of Kantara Castle run along the edge of a rocky slope. From the height, there is a wide view over a dry, hilly plain divided into patches of vegetation and fields.Mar 11, 2011
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Rocky ridge near Kantara Castle726 viewsA narrow mountain ridge is formed of light limestone cliffs and covered with sparse pine forest. A trail runs along the summit among the rocks, and beyond the rocky outcrops, the neighbouring slopes of Northern Cyprus’s mountain range are visible.Mar 11, 2011
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Vaulted room of Kantara Castle709 viewsInside the stone room, a low vault of roughly worked blocks has been preserved. A narrow window opening in the thick wall is brightly lit from outside, while the floor and walls remain in semi-darkness.Mar 11, 2011
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Vaulted Room of Kantara Castle869 viewsInside the stone chamber, a low vault of roughly laid stone has been preserved. A narrow opening is visible in the end wall, through which daylight enters the dimly lit room.Mar 11, 2011
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Arched chambers in the inner courtyard of Kantara Castle873 viewsIn the inner courtyard of Kantara Castle, a long stone wall with three arched openings closed by grilles has been preserved. The slope in front of the wall is covered with dry grass, shrubs, and small wildflowers.Mar 11, 2011
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View of Kaplıca village from the mountain714 viewsFrom the mountain slope, there is a view of a compact village with low, light-colored houses and red roofs. Beyond the built-up area stretch dry fields, individual trees, and a coastal road; seawater is visible in the upper part of the frame.Mar 11, 2011
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In the courtyard of Kantara Castle757 viewsA female visitor stands among stone ruins in the inner part of Kantara Castle. Beyond an old wall and an arched passage, there is a view of forest-covered mountain slopes and the distant plain of Northern Cyprus.Mar 11, 2011
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Walk among the ruins of Kantara Castle744 viewsA visitor stands on a rocky path among the old walls and arched openings of Kantara Castle. Beyond the ruins, pine-covered mountain slopes and distant ridges of Northern Cyprus are visible.Mar 11, 2011
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Tourists among the ruins of Kantara Castle759 viewsTwo visitors climb a rocky path among the ruins of the castle. In the background, massive walls, arched openings, and a solitary pine growing beside ancient masonry are visible.Mar 11, 2011
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Stone gates of Kantara Castle718 viewsRuins of the stone fortifications of Kantara Castle on a mountain slope in Northern Cyprus. The image shows arched passageways, remains of thick walls, and tower masonry, among which pine trees and dry grasses grow.Mar 11, 2011
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Mountain range near Kantara Castle720 viewsThe slopes of the mountain range are covered with pine forest and shrubs, with pale limestone cliffs emerging among the greenery. A dirt road winds along the ridge, while other rocky peaks of Northern Cyprus are visible in the distance.Mar 11, 2011
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