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Small campfire on a pebble beach634 viewsA small campfire made of sea-washed boards and dry branches has been laid on the pebble-covered shore. Bright flames rise between the logs, with shells, stones and plant debris lying around it.

Fox on a road in Eastern Karpas634 viewsA small fox stopped at the edge of an empty asphalt road running between dense shrubs and trees. The roadsides are marked with white posts with red stripes, and power lines run along the road.

White cliffs of the Kyrenia Mountains634 viewsPale limestone cliffs with sheer outcrops rise among dense green slopes. Pines and shrubs grow on the summits and in the crevices, while clear blue sky stretches above the mountain.

A street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) with tourists and cars633 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.

Watermelons by a vegetable shop in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)633 viewsStriped watermelons are stacked on the counter at the entrance to a small vegetable shop. Boxes with other fruits and vegetables are visible nearby, and a handmade sign with the price “20” is attached above the goods.

Kyrenia Mountains near Nicosia (Lefkoşa)633 viewsIn the distance, beneath a hazy sky, a mountain range with a striking peak rises up. Below, fields, trees and low-rise houses on the outskirts of the city are visible; reflections of the car interior can be seen in the glass.

Sign of Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque633 viewsA red sign on a wooden door gives the name of Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque and the building’s date: 1298–1312. The frame shows a pointed stone portal with massive blocks and traces of age.

View from the fortress walls of Famagusta633 viewsFrom the height of the old city fortifications, massive stone walls, inner passages and stairways are visible. Beyond the fortress moat, a busy street with a roundabout runs by, and further on begin the modern districts of Famagusta (Gazimağusa).

Iconostasis of Apostolos Andreas Monastery633 viewsInside the church, a richly decorated carved iconostasis with icons in gilded frames is visible. Tall candlesticks and oil lamps stand before it, while suspended offerings and church utensils are placed on the right.

Alex lights a campfire on a rocky shore633 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.

Pedestrians on a mountain road by cliffs633 viewsThree tourists with backpacks walk along a narrow asphalt road among pines and shrubs. Above the road rise pale, jagged cliffs, standing out sharply against the clear blue sky.

Rocky shore near hotels in Kyrenia633 viewsView of Kyrenia (Girne)’s rocky shoreline with low breakwaters and calm seawater. Behind the palm trees stand modern hotel buildings and an old stone structure, while a silver car is parked by the water.

Skeleton in a shop window in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)632 viewsAn anatomical teaching skeleton wearing a blue cap with a colourful pattern is displayed in a shop window. A hospital bed, a wheelchair and other medical items are visible nearby; the street is reflected in the glass.

Street café with Turkish flags632 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.

View of Famagusta's old town632 viewsPanorama of Famagusta's urban blocks with flat roofs, palm trees, shop signs, and a busy street below. Above the low-rise buildings stands the Gothic building of the former St Nicholas Cathedral, while a blue strip of sea is visible beyond the city.

Grounds near Apostolos Andreas Monastery632 viewsA dry, rocky area in front of the monastery buildings, crossed by an unpaved path. An oleander bush is blooming in the foreground, and behind it are the buildings' galleries, a bell tower, and canopies by the entrance.

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