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Motorboats by the fortress in Kyrenia (Girne) harbor679 viewsA white pleasure boat is moored at the pier among small boats and sailing vessels. Beyond the calm turquoise waters of the harbor, the fortress’s massive stone walls and a round tower are visible, while vessels with tall masts stand at the piers.

Courtyard in the old built-up area of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)679 viewsSeveral cars are parked in a narrow courtyard between old buildings. Trees and a light-colored tower are visible above a high plastered wall, while the surrounding façades retain traces of time and repairs.

A street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) with tourists and cars679 viewsTwo travellers with large backpacks walk along a narrow city street. Cars are parked beside the houses, laundry is drying on the balconies, and above a shop entrance there is a Turkish sign about water heaters and drinking-water tanks.

Group at Apostolos Andreas Monastery679 viewsFour travelers pose on a rocky area in front of the monastery buildings. In the background are arched stone facades, tiled roofs, and the church bell tower; part of the building appears to be under repair.

Alex lights a campfire on a rocky shore679 viewsA man in a light-colored shirt crouches by a small campfire among rocks and dry branches. Thick smoke rises in front of him, while a bottle, bags, and firewood gathered for the fire lie nearby on the shore.

Layered rocks on the Karpas (Karpaz) coast679 viewsSmooth, light-colored rock strata stretch along the shallow seashore, forming an undulating surface with cracks and small pools of water. Beyond the rocky strip rises a slope covered with low shrubs.

Mountains above the coast of Kyrenia (Girne)679 viewsBeyond a stretch of calm sea extends a low rocky shore with sparse buildings and vegetation. In the background, rising through a light haze, is the rocky ridge of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak), at whose foot the districts of Kyrenia (Girne) are visible.

Bikers’ club in Kyrenia (Girne)679 viewsThe modern bikers’ club building, with large glass display windows, is decorated with emblems, motorcycle silhouettes, and flame images. A wide road with bright white-and-red markings runs in front of the entrance, while small trees in planters stand along the façade.

Narrow shopping street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) with a tractor678 viewsA tractor with a front loader bucket stands on a narrow street among small shops and workshops; a truck is visible behind it. People are at the entrance to a shop on the left, and Turkish-language signs are displayed on the façades.

Street café with Turkish flags678 viewsTurkish and Northern Cyprus flags hang at the entrance to a small café on a street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa). Several men sit at plastic tables in the shade, while travelers with backpacks walk along the sidewalk.

Interior of the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque678 viewsThe spacious hall of the former Gothic cathedral is illuminated by tall pointed-arch windows. Massive stone columns, arches, and carpeted flooring are combined with elements of the furnishings of an active mosque; a female visitor is sitting by a column.

Street by the fortress walls of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)678 viewsElevated view of a busy street in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa): cars are parked along low-rise houses, and a small truck is visible near the intersection. On the right, a massive stone fortress wall stretches along the street, while a blue strip of sea opens up beyond the rooftops.

Iconostasis and candles in a monastery church678 viewsIn the dim interior of the church, a richly decorated iconostasis with rows of icons and burning oil lamps is visible. In the foreground are a large icon of an apostle and a candlestick with thin lit candles.

Rocky coast of Eastern Karpas678 viewsView from a stony slope toward the northern coast of Eastern Karpas (Karpaz). A dirt road runs among low shrubs and limestone cliffs, while near the shore the clear turquoise water gives way to the deep blue sea.

Rocky coast of Karpas by fishermen’s houses678 viewsLow houses with red tiled roofs stand on a dry, stony shore above clear water. At the foot of the limestone cliffs, a small wooden platform and boats moored in a quiet bay are visible.

Rocky ridges by the sea in Karpas678 viewsLight, smoothed rocky ridges stretch along the shore, forming long grooves and narrow inlets filled with seawater. The open sea laps on the left, while dark coastal hills rise beyond the stony beach.

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