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By Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour)757 viewsA female traveller with a large backpack sits by the road on the shore of Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour). Excursion boats and yachts are in the bay, while low-rise urban buildings and a minaret are visible on the opposite side.

Turkish flag by the buffer zone fence757 viewsA tall mesh fence with slanted sections and barbed wire stretches along a dusty street. Behind it are trees, parked cars and a light-coloured multi-storey building; to the left, the flag of Turkey flies above the greenery.

Restoration of Apostolos Andreas Monastery757 viewsIn the courtyard of the monastery complex, old plastered and stone buildings with arched passageways are visible. On the right, a large building is being erected or repaired: its façade with tall arched windows is surrounded by scaffolding, with gravel and a hose lying in front of it.

Lizard on rocks near the monastery757 viewsA small lizard basks on a light-colored stone, almost blending into its sandy surface. Its scaly skin, sturdy legs, and long striped tail descending down the rock are clearly visible.

Road to Apostolos Andreas Monastery757 viewsA narrow asphalt road leads to a complex of light-colored buildings with arched galleries and red tiled roofs. In the foreground are a dry, rocky roadside, utility poles with wires, a parked car, and a Sea Bird Motel sign; beyond the buildings, the sea opens out.

Turquoise Bay of Eastern Karpas757 viewsA rocky shore slopes down to clear turquoise water, through which rocks and dark patches of the seabed are clearly visible. Several low buildings stand on the opposite shore, while two sailing yachts are moored in the calm bay.

Resting under a canopy by the sea757 viewsOn the sandy shore beside clear turquoise water, travelers have stopped to rest under an improvised canopy. Backpacks and belongings lie on a groundsheet nearby, while a calm sea horizon is visible at the edge of the surf.

A street in Kyrenia (Girne) against a mountain backdrop757 viewsA city street in Kyrenia (Girne) stretches toward the foot of a massive mountain range. Low-rise buildings, parked cars and buses line both sides of the road; Turkish flags flutter at the intersection.

Lighthouse and mountains by Kyrenia (Girne) harbor757 viewsA small white lighthouse stands on a stone breakwater beside the calm harbor. A Coast Guard boat is moored nearby, while a long mountain ridge rises beyond the urban development in a light summer haze.

Northern Cyprus Badminton Federation building756 viewsThe façade of an urban building with a sign for the TRNC Badminton Federation in Turkish and English. Cars are parked in front of the closed entrance grilles, while the walls are noticeably weathered and in places bear signs of repairs.

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)756 viewsThe Gothic façade of the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa): pointed arches, stone carvings and a large rose window have survived from the medieval cathedral. A slender minaret adjoins the building on the left, while electrical wires are strung above the street.

House with a balcony by a road in Karpas756 viewsA light-colored two-story house stands right by the roadside. The second-floor balcony is adorned with white balusters, while the lower level is concealed by dense greenery of grapevines and flowering shrubs.

Apostolos Andreas Monastery by the sea756 viewsThe monastery building stands on a rocky shore right by the water. A light-colored bell tower, arched entrances, stone walls, and a staircase descending to a small coastal platform are visible.

Unmanned checkpoint by the donkey sanctuary756 viewsA small concrete checkpoint building stands behind a metal fence beside a dirt road. In front of the gate are a barrier, a ladder stand and a warning sign; around it is dry, rocky terrain with sparse shrubs.

Small grotto in a coastal cliff756 viewsThe low entrance to the small grotto is formed by light-colored weathered rock. Rounded hollows and layered projections are visible on the uneven rocky vault, and dry grass grows at the entrance.

Unfinished villa by a sea bay756 viewsAn unfinished two-storey house with peeling walls and open window openings stands on a dry coastal slope. In front of it are a green container, a parked white car and a narrow bay; houses are located on the distant slope.

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