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Nicosia’s buffer zone behind barbed wire707 viewsView through a high wire-mesh fence with barbed wire onto a quiet, leafy street. Residential houses, palm trees and an empty road are visible beyond the fence; a narrow sidewalk runs along the fence.

St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)707 viewsThe Gothic façade of St Nicholas Cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa), later converted into the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque. To the left, a slender minaret adjoins the medieval stone wall, while the tall pointed-arch windows and carved decoration stand out clearly against the clear sky.

Old niche in a stone wall707 viewsA deep rectangular niche is set into a rough stone wall, framed by light-colored concrete uprights and a slab above. Its inner surface shows traces of moisture, rusty streaks, moss, and numerous inscriptions left by visitors.

Lizard on Rocks Near the Monastery707 viewsA small lizard with rough scales basks on a light-colored rock. Its striped back, powerful legs, and alert gaze are clearly visible; dry vegetation is blurred in the background.

Mountain ranges near Kantara Castle707 viewsLayered silhouettes of mountain ranges recede into the hazy June distance. Light cliffs and patches of forest are visible on the slopes, while dark green trees frame the bottom of the image.

Kyrenia (Girne) at the foot of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)706 viewsView from the sea of the built-up area of Kyrenia (Girne) at the very foot of the steep Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak). Minarets of a mosque are visible above the white urban neighborhoods, while a green coastal strip and the calm waters of the Mediterranean Sea stretch across the foreground.

Descent to Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour)706 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.

Residential houses on the outskirts of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)706 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.

Apostolos Andreas Monastery by the rocky shore706 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.

Rocky shore near Apostolos Andreas Monastery706 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.

Rocky shore near Apostolos Andreas Monastery706 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.

Entrance to the wild donkey park of Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)706 viewsThe road passes beneath an arch bearing the inscriptions Dipkarpaz Milli Parkı and Wild Donkey Protection Area. At the entrance, a small guard building, open gates, and a «Стоп» sign by the roadside are visible.

Rocky ridge near Kantara Castle706 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.

Road below from a loophole of Kantara Castle706 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.

On the deck of a ferry off the coast of Kyrenia (Girne)705 viewsA man in a green striped T-shirt stands by the railing on the open deck of a ferry. Beyond the stern are the calm Mediterranean Sea, coastal development, and the mountain range of Northern Cyprus beneath heavy clouds.

Coastal districts of Kyrenia (Girne) at the foot of the hills705 viewsFrom the sea, the dense development of the coastal part of Kyrenia (Girne) is visible: light-colored multi-storey buildings, hotels, and terraces with rows of umbrellas right by the water. Behind the city rises a green slope dotted with villas with red tiled roofs.

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