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Yachts at the quay in the port of Kyrenia (Girne)821 viewsSmall motorboats, sailing yachts and excursion vessels are moored at the quays of the harbor. Beyond the port area, city buildings, masts, boats on shore and a mountain slope can be seen in the background.

Shells and a sea urchin on the sand821 viewsShells of various shapes and shades are gathered on the wet sand, beside a large stone with a reddish surface. To the right, a dark sea urchin with long spines can be seen, which has remained at the water’s edge.

Old walls of Apostolos Andreas Monastery821 viewsThe stone monastery building has massive walls, narrow barred windows and an arched passageway. In the foreground, a female visitor walks among low, partially ruined walls; traces of weathering and lost plaster are visible.

Street in Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso) with a mosque in the distance820 viewsA quiet paved street slopes down between low residential houses and plots with greenery. In the background, the white dome and minaret of a mosque are visible above the rooftops; sidewalks, poles and wires run along the road.

Modern building by the road in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)819 viewsA light-coloured three-storey building with large display windows stands by a wide road. On the upper level, a balcony and curtained windows are visible; residential houses and an area with low vegetation are nearby.

Relaxing on a rock by the sea819 viewsA girl in a yellow swimsuit lies on a rock jutting out above the shore. Beyond the rocky shore, the turquoise sea, small waves, and a clear blue sky are visible.

Lighthouse at the entrance to Kyrenia (Girne) port818 viewsA white lighthouse stands on a stone embankment at the entrance to Kyrenia (Girne) harbor. Beyond the calm water are docks with yachts, urban development, and a mountain range partly obscured by clouds.

Dried fish on a rocky shore818 viewsA dried fish with a flat, rounded body and visible scales lies on a light porous stone. Its tail is intact, and the surface of its body is covered with sand and traces of drying.

Panorama of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal) on Karpas817 viewsView from an elevation of the long sandy arc of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal) by the sea. Below, an almost deserted shore stretches among pale dunes and coastal shrubs; in the distance, hills and a small cape close off the coastline.

Fortress walls of Kantara Castle on a rock817 viewsThe stone walls and massive round tower of Kantara Castle rise above a steep limestone slope. Shrubs and sparse trees grow among large boulders, emphasizing the fortification’s difficult-to-reach position.

Entrance to the Lions Garden restaurant816 viewsThe main façade of the Lions Garden restaurant is designed in a classical style: white columns, a wide staircase, and a decorative arch with an inscription. Two gilded lion figures stand by the open gate, while tables under red umbrellas are visible on the left.

Unfinished villa by the sea816 viewsA two-storey unfinished building stands on a dry shore beside a quiet bay. Uncovered window openings, traces of plaster and inscriptions are visible on the façade; a man walks across the unpaved area in front of the villa.

Turkish prayer calendar for June815 viewsA page from a Turkish religious calendar for 17 June 2010 is displayed on the wall. The table lists cities and prayer times, with information on the Muslim calendar and the phases of the Moon alongside.

Equestrian statue of Atatürk in Dipkarpaz815 viewsThe equestrian statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stands on a tall, light-colored pedestal. A Turkish flag flies nearby, while concrete structures of an unfinished building and a staircase are visible behind the monument.

Passenger boat Fergün Express II in the port of Kyrenia (Girne)814 viewsThe blue-and-white passenger boat Fergün Express II is moored at the pier against the backdrop of a port building. Rows of seats on the open deck, lifebuoys and equipment are visible on board, while a hilly coastline stretches beyond the harbor.

Ceramic fragments and shells on sand814 viewsFragments of old ceramic vessels with large holes and several shells lie on light-colored sand. The surface of the shards is covered with sand and traces of weathering; the photograph was taken in close-up.

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