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Residential neighborhood against the backdrop of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)630 viewsLow residential buildings with red tiled roofs stand beside a wide undeveloped strip of land where cars are parked. In the background, a mountain range rises above the urban development in a light haze.

Ruins of a Gothic church in Old Famagusta630 viewsClose-up of an old stone church with tall pointed windows and a Gothic portal. The upper part of the building is ruined, and two cypresses partly obscure the façade; a wooden bench stands in front of the ancient wall.

Streets of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) by the seashore630 viewsElevated view of a neighbourhood in Famagusta (Gazimağusa), with low-rise houses, shops and palm trees along a wide street. Water tanks, satellite dishes and solar water heaters are visible on the roofs, while a blue strip of sea stretches beyond the urban development.

Street by the Famagusta (Gazimağusa) fortress wall630 viewsView from above of a busy street running along the massive stone wall of Famagusta’s old town. Cars are parked by houses with shops, while greenery, modern high-rise buildings and a blue strip of sea are visible beyond the wall.

Iconostasis of the monastery church of Apostle Andrew630 viewsIn the dim interior of the church, a tall gilded iconostasis with rows of icons and carved decoration is visible. In front of it stand candlesticks and oil lamps; to the left, beneath the vaults, hangs a large metal chandelier, and an icon is placed in the foreground.

Turquoise Bay of Eastern Karpas630 viewsFrom the rocky shore, there is a view of a small bay with clear turquoise water. Several simple structures stand by the low cape, while two sailboats bob at anchor in the calm sea.

Slope above the sands of Golden Beach630 viewsA light sandy area at the foot of a dry, rocky slope on the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz). Low, dense shrubs grow among scree and layered rock outcrops, while sparse trees are visible on the ridge.

Traveler beside a giant agave630 viewsA tourist with a large backpack has stopped beside a large agave with long bluish-green leaves. The plant is almost hidden among dense shrubs, and a section of a brick wall is visible behind the greenery.

Boats by the lighthouse at Kyrenia Old Harbour629 viewsTour boats and small yachts are tightly moored at wooden pontoons in Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour). Behind the stone breakwater rises a small lighthouse, while a few pedestrians can be seen on the waterfront beneath the clear June sky.

Spinning rods by the breakwater of Kyrenia Old Harbour (Girne Old Harbour)629 viewsTwo spinning rods are set up by the white waterfront wall above the clear seawater. People are fishing on the rocks by the breakwater, and a small stone lighthouse is visible at the end of the pier.

Courtyard with a Kıbrıs sign in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)629 viewsView from a dark passage into the inner courtyard of an old city quarter. Plant tubs stand by the yellow house, carpets and laundry are hung above the courtyard, and a sign reading Kıbrıs Lefkoşa is visible on the wall.

Dry plain near the mountains of Northern Cyprus629 viewsThe photo was taken from a moving vehicle: the trees and grasses in the foreground are blurred. Beyond the dry fields and scattered olive trees, a mountain range stretches beneath a pale sky.

Plain at the foot of the mountains of Northern Cyprus629 viewsA dry field stretches toward the foot of a mountain range shrouded in a light haze. In the middle ground stands a white industrial building with a red sign; nearby, scattered trees are visible, and a minaret can be seen in the distance.

Street cafés in Famagusta’s old town629 viewsA sunny street in Famagusta’s old town with parked cars and rows of cafés on both sides. On the left, a façade with an arcade and awnings is visible; on the right, tables stand beside the massive stone wall of a historic building.

St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)629 viewsThe Gothic St Nicholas Cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa), later converted into the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque. In front of the main façade, a street café, a minaret, and surviving arched sections of the historic built environment are visible.

Courtyard of Apostolos Andreas Monastery629 viewsBeyond the rocky roadside, the buildings of the monastery complex are visible amid flowering shrubs and greenery. A tall palm stands out against the overcast sky, while a light-colored bell tower rises above the roof on the right.

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