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Fortress wall of Famagusta’s Old City637 viewsFrom above, a massive stone fortress wall is visible, separating the historic centre from the surrounding urban development. At its foot are an unpaved road and a moat overgrown with dry grass; modern houses and streets of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) stand in the background.

Flags of Northern Cyprus and Turkey above the rocks637 viewsFlags of Northern Cyprus and Turkey flutter at the summit of a light-colored rocky ridge. The photo was taken from below: rough limestone outcrops, small fissures, and sparse vegetation between the stones are clearly visible.

Tourist by a wild donkey sign637 viewsA tourist with a large backpack stands on the roadside next to a warning road sign. The triangular sign shows the silhouette of a donkey, and beyond the stone wall, dry shrubs and the open landscape of Karpas (Karpaz) are visible.

Rusty machinery wreckage on Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)637 viewsA large rusted body of an unknown mechanism lies on the sand, with bent metal parts and remnants of cylindrical components. The wrecked machinery is surrounded by small litter and objects washed ashore.

Sea turtle off Golden Beach637 viewsIn the blue water near the shore, the head of a sea turtle rising above the surface is visible. In the background, a rocky slope with sparse shrubs stretches out, while small waves roll onto the sandy shore.

House on a slope of the Kyrenia Mountains637 viewsA white house with a red tiled roof stands on a terraced slope among dense trees. Stone retaining walls, stairways, and a small area by the road emphasize the steep mountain terrain; a valley is visible in the distance through the haze.

Courtyard by Lutüf Kilisesi Church636 viewsA narrow inner courtyard in Nicosia (Lefkoşa), with passageways between buildings and carpets hanging from balconies. Above the entrance to the yellow building, the sign “Lutüf Kilisesi” is visible; below are pots with plants and an open umbrella.

Narrow shopping street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) with a tractor636 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.

Arcade of the Apostolos Andreas Monastery636 viewsThe old monastery building with massive stone columns and wide arches. A wooden balcony runs above the gallery, while behind the red grille are entrances to cool vaulted rooms and pots with plants.

Rusty van by monastery buildings636 viewsAn old white van with a roof rack stands on a dry, rocky patch. Its body is badly damaged by rust, and the front headlight is missing; in the background are light-colored buildings with tiled roofs and a flowering bush.

Rocks at the eastern tip of Karpas636 viewsLight-colored coastal rocks descend steeply to clear turquoise water. Two flags flutter atop a rocky cape, and a low strip of shore is visible in the distance beyond the sea.

Wild donkeys on a rocky slope in Karpas636 viewsTwo wild donkeys stand on a dry, rocky slope among sparse shrubs. One of the animals has lowered its head to the ground, while the other looks warily toward the photographer against a backdrop of light-colored rocks.

Sea turtle track on Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal)636 viewsA wide track runs across the sand from the foreground to a low mound on the beach. Sparse shrubs and the green slopes of the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz) are visible beyond the sand dunes.

Fishing boats at Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour)635 viewsSmall motorboats are at the stone quay of Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour). Behind them are a massive yellow-stone structure with a low tower and a moored excursion ship with tall masts.

Yachts by the lighthouse at Kyrenia Old Harbour635 viewsWhite leisure yachts are moored at the quay of Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour). Behind them are a stone breakwater, a low lighthouse, and people strolling along the shore on a clear sunny day.

Residential courtyard in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)635 viewsA narrow courtyard between multi-storey residential buildings with cracked concrete paving. Plant pots are placed along the walls, laundry is drying above the passage, and travellers with backpacks walk through the courtyard in the shade of the buildings.

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