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Mountains above the coast near Kyrenia (Girne)756 viewsBeyond a calm stretch of sea lies a low shore with scattered houses, gardens and an unpaved road. Above the coastal development, steep rocky slopes of a mountain range rise in a light haze.

Kyrenia (Girne) coast at the foot of the mountains755 viewsFrom the ferry deck, hotel buildings and a row of palm trees can be seen along Kyrenia’s rocky waterfront. Behind the urban quarters rises a green slope with a broad, light-colored rocky ridge; in the foreground are the calm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Map of the old city of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)755 viewsIn a narrow passage between light-stone walls, a sign with a map of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)’s walled old city has been installed. Tourists with backpacks stand beside the sign, and a window at the end of the passage is covered by a decorative wrought-iron grille.

Flags of Northern Cyprus at the dividing line755 viewsThe flags of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are flying on two tall flagpoles. Behind a wire-mesh fence, a residential building is visible among the trees; the photograph was taken near the buffer zone in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa).

Cyprus XP Travel office in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)755 viewsCorner façade of a multi-storey building with a bright green sign for the travel company Cyprus XP Travel. Nearby, the sign of the Jet Copy Center copy centre is visible, and cars are parked by the pavement.

Vaulted passage in the fortress walls of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)755 viewsA stone vaulted corridor leads to a brightly lit arched exit. Rough masonry of varying sizes is visible on the walls, while massive arches and niches of the fortification have been preserved deeper within the passage.

Election campaign bus on a street in Famagusta755 viewsA red Democratic Party bus stopped near residential houses in the old part of Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Its sides are decorated with portraits of candidates and Turkish election slogans, and loudspeakers are mounted on the roof.

New buildings by the road in Karpas (Karpaz)755 viewsA view from a bus window shows light-coloured modern buildings along a wide paved street. Fresh plantings, undeveloped plots of land, and utility poles with wires are visible in front of the façades; a row of houses with balconies stretches across the background.

Apostolos Andreas Monastery by the Sea755 viewsAn old monastic building with a bell tower stands on the rocky seashore. Light-colored walls and a red tile roof rise above the cliffs, at whose foot the water laps.

Sunset over the hills of Karpas (Karpaz)755 viewsThe low evening sun illuminates a dry, stony slope and thickets of shrubs. Below, a valley stretches among pale sandy patches, while a narrow road runs along the slope on the right.

Shady pine-lined avenue in Kaplıca755 viewsA quiet asphalt street runs beneath the dense canopies of tall pine trees. Painted curbs extend along both sides of the road; beyond them, house fences and bushes with bright pink flowers are visible.

Barbed wire among cacti754 viewsDense thickets of prickly pear and tall thorny plants grow right up to tangled coils of barbed wire. Dry grass by the fence emphasizes the stark contrast between the greenery and the border barrier.

Spiny lizard on rocks754 viewsA small lizard with a spiny crest is motionless on a light-colored rock. Its mottled grayish-brown coloration nearly blends in with the surrounding rocks, and its head is turned toward the camera.

Resin on tree bark754 viewsClose-up of a trunk with deeply fissured gray-brown bark. Amber drops of resin run along the irregularities of the wood and harden, gleaming brightly in the sun; blurred greenery is visible in the background.

Coastal road among the rocks754 viewsA narrow asphalt road follows the curve of the rocky shore beside clear seawater. Above it rises a light-colored rocky slope with sparse greenery, while in the distance the coastline stretches toward the horizon.

Monument in central Kyrenia (Girne)754 viewsA tall monument with a bronze figure beside a curved stone stele stands in Kyrenia (Girne)'s town square. Pedestrians pass in front of it, while modern buildings, flower beds and black-and-white curbs are visible across the wide street.

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