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Arched entrance to Kyrenia Castle735 viewsA stone passageway with two arches runs beneath high fortress walls. The light limestone masonry contrasts with the dense green foliage of the trees; cars are parked at the entrance.

White residential house in Karpas735 viewsA two-story white house with a red tiled roof stands by the road against a backdrop of dry hills. A solar water heater and a tank are visible on the roof; nearby are a carport and a power-line pole, while the lower part of the frame is occupied by a bus window.

Unpaved road to a coastal settlement735 viewsA light gravel road runs through dense low shrubs and stretches toward a group of houses with tiled roofs. To the left, behind the greenery, an even strip of sea is visible, while a clear blue sky stands above the coast.

Road among the pines of the Kyrenia Mountains735 viewsA narrow paved road runs between pines and dense shrubs at the foot of pale limestone cliffs. A thin wire stretches above the mountain slope in the clear June sky.

Ferçün Denizcilik company building in Kyrenia (Girne)735 viewsA three-storey stone building with a Ferçün Denizcilik sign stands by the road. Cars are parked in front of the entrance, and the facade is surrounded by palm trees, a cypress and well-kept shrubs; solar water heaters are installed on the roof.

Dolmuş on a street in Kyrenia (Girne)734 viewsAn old dark blue car with a Dolmuş sign is parked by the curb with its doors open. A route card reading “Lefkoşa Girne” is visible on the windshield, and cafés with bright umbrellas and shop windows are nearby.

Interior of the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque734 viewsIn the spacious hall of the former Gothic cathedral, massive stone columns, pointed arches, and ornate window grilles are visible. By the wall are a minbar with two red flags and an enclosed wooden pulpit; the floor is covered with prayer carpets.

Two-storey house with balconies in Karpas734 viewsThe sunlit façade of the two-storey residential house is painted light peach. The upper floor is encircled by a balcony with white balusters, window shutters, and plant pots; small canopies are visible above the entrances.

Friends Café on Famagusta Street733 viewsFriends Café with an open veranda enclosed by wooden railings occupies the ground floor of a light-purple residential building. Numerous wires run above the façade, while parked cars and passers-by can be seen near the entrance.

West façade of St Nicholas Cathedral733 viewsThe main façade of the Gothic cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) is decorated with pointed portals, stone carvings and a tall window with openwork tracery. The pale limestone of the walls contrasts with the dark green foliage of trees around the edges of the square.

Mountain ridges from Kantara Castle733 viewsFrom the height of Kantara Castle, there is a view of the pine-covered mountain slopes of Northern Cyprus. Pale limestone cliffs stand out amid the green forest, while a metal railing and a female visitor are visible at the edge of the viewing platform.

Descent in the inner courtyard of Kantara Castle733 viewsA stone staircase with metal railings leads downward along the massive wall of an ancient fortress. An entrance lies in shadow in a narrow opening in the wall, while the masonry and ledges around it are overgrown with grass and shrubs.

Kyrenia (Girne) waterfront at the foot of the mountains732 viewsFrom the sea, the development along the Kyrenia (Girne) waterfront is visible: light-coloured multi-storey hotel buildings, palm trees, and a rocky coastline. Behind the city rise the dark slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak), partly veiled by a light haze.

Mountain range near Kantara Castle732 viewsThe slopes of the mountain range are covered with pine forest and shrubs, with pale limestone cliffs emerging among the greenery. A dirt road winds along the ridge, while other rocky peaks of Northern Cyprus are visible in the distance.

Entrance to the oldest bar in Kyrenia (Girne)731 viewsAn open wooden door leads into the dimly lit interior of the bar; nearby are signs bearing the inscription “The Oldest Bar in Town” and the name The Fisherman’s Inn. Tourists with backpacks, a wall-mounted lantern, and a board listing drinks are visible at the entrance.

Turkish flag by the road in Karpas731 viewsA Turkish flag flies on the shoulder of a rural road, with a bust mounted on a tall pedestal nearby. A small white bus is approaching; behind the low houses rises a rocky hill with sparse shrubs.

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