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Residential houses on the outskirts of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)749 viewsBy the road stands a light-colored two-storey house with a tiled roof, window shutters and small balconies. Other residential buildings, low fences, utility poles and dry roadside grass can be seen nearby; the photo was taken through a bus window.

Coffee at a café by the Nicosia (Lefkoşa) border748 viewsThree travelers sit at a table beneath the dense green canopy of a tree. A cup, a glass and personal belongings are visible on the table, with plastic chairs and an enclosed green courtyard around them.

Rocky shore near Apostolos Andreas Monastery748 viewsDark, jagged cliffs descend to calm seawater. Not far from the shore, a large sea stack rises among the waves, while a line of coastline is visible on the horizon.

Turquoise Bay of Eastern Karpas748 viewsView from the rocky shore of the clear turquoise water of a small sea bay. Light-colored stones on the bottom are clearly visible through the calm water, while a parked car and several boats can be seen by the cliffs on the right.

Lizard on a limestone rock748 viewsA small lizard with a striped tail basks on a light, porous rock. The dry, stony soil and sparse thorny vegetation around it emphasize the hot landscape of eastern Karpas (Karpaz).

Road below from a loophole of Kantara Castle748 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.

Touring bicycle with panniers748 viewsA loaded touring bicycle stands by the entrance to a shop: spacious bags are attached to the front and rear racks, and a water bottle is on the frame. Turkish price tags for food products are visible above the bicycle, while the bright sun emphasizes the summer heat.

Descent to Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour)747 viewsA steep paved lane between stone houses descends to a small harbour, where boats and yachts can be seen at the moorings. Cars are parked along the road, and beyond the rooftops a bright strip of the Mediterranean Sea opens up.

Busy intersection in the center of Kyrenia (Girne)747 viewsPassenger cars, minibuses and a scooter move through a wide intersection in the city center. A well-maintained green traffic island, low urban buildings, shop signs and tall communication masts are visible against a clear June sky.

Street with parked cars in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)747 viewsA quiet city street with parked passenger cars and an old van beside a weathered single-storey house. Wires stretch above the rooftops, and a water tank is installed on the building; palm trees and low-rise residential development are visible in the distance.

Close-up of a yellow cactus flower747 viewsClose-up of a bright yellow cactus flower with numerous stamens in the centre. Green fleshy segments of the plant and spines, illuminated by the sun, are visible around the open bud.

Apostolos Andreas Monastery above a rocky shore747 viewsView of the monastery buildings with a bell tower, standing above a rocky bay. In the foreground are uneven limestone cliffs and rock fragments at the water’s edge; a dry, almost vegetationless slope stretches along the shore.

Apostolos Andreas Monastery by the rocky shore747 viewsView of the monastery buildings with a bell tower, stretching along the stony seashore. In the foreground lie light-colored, jagged rocks; behind them are the arcades of the old building and newer white structures.

Irina on the deck of a ferry near Kyrenia (Girne)746 viewsIrina stands on the open deck of a ferry, beside white railings and safety equipment. Behind the stern, the calm sea, Kyrenia (Girne)’s coastal development, and a mountain range partly obscured by clouds are visible.

Domed fountain in Kyrenia (Girne) Park746 viewsA small stone structure with arched openings and a light-colored dome stands among the shady trees of the city park. Inside, a round basin or spring is visible, and low stone benches and paths have been arranged nearby.

Rocky shore near Apostolos Andreas Monastery746 viewsA stony shore with low, light-colored cliffs stretches along the calm sea. Large rock fragments lie at the foot of the cliff, while shrubs and small trees grow along its upper edge.

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