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Bridge over a dry riverbed in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)627 viewsA small road bridge with two arched spans crosses an almost dry riverbed overgrown with sparse grass. Parked cars, a low building and dense trees are visible beyond the railing; the photograph was taken in a green urban area of Nicosia (Lefkoşa).

Urban development against a mountain backdrop627 viewsPassenger cars and a white van are parked on a wide unpaved area, with crates and a truck nearby. Behind a building under construction, low residential houses with solar water heaters on their roofs are visible, while mountains rise in the distance.

View of St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)627 viewsFrom the roof of a residential quarter, there is a view of the dense development of Famagusta’s (Gazimağusa) old town. Above the palm trees and flat roofs with solar water heaters rises the Gothic St Nicholas Cathedral; beyond the city, a strip of sea is visible.

View of St Nicholas Cathedral627 viewsFrom the fortress wall, there is a view of the quarters of old Famagusta (Gazimağusa) and the sea. In the foreground stands a woman, and behind her are ruins and the Gothic St Nicholas Cathedral, now the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque.

Stone vaults of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) city fortifications627 viewsInside the old city fortifications, massive stone walls, arched passageways, and recessed chambers are visible. Dry grass covers the upper platforms and emphasizes the abandonment of the ancient defensive structure.

Mimar Market in Karpas (Karpaz)627 viewsThe small Mimar Market occupies the ground floor of a two-storey building with an open veranda. In front of the entrance are crates of drinks, a snack display case, an ice-cream refrigerator and gas cylinders; Pepsi logos are visible on the sign.

Rural road on the Karpas Peninsula627 viewsA narrow paved road runs between overgrown grass and dense bushes. Utility poles with wires stand along the roadside; several houses, a car, and a hilly horizon are visible ahead.

Old chandelier and gallery in a church627 viewsInside the church, wooden chairs, a staircase to the upper gallery, and a multi-arm chandelier suspended beneath the vault are visible. A small Orthodox icon is mounted on the wall by the staircase, while the uneven plaster emphasizes the age of the interior.

Old spring by a monastery wall627 viewsA shallow spring with several taps is set against a rough stone wall; traces of water and rust are visible on the light-colored stone. A traveler has bent toward one of the taps, and large fragments of old masonry lie nearby.

Resin collection by a mountain trail627 viewsThree tourists with large backpacks stopped by slender conifer trees next to a paved road. One of them crouched by a trunk, while the other two watch the collection of resin in a sunny forest of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak).

Dump by a boarded-up house627 viewsIn dense bushes among flowering branches, old belongings, fragments of furniture, dishes, plastic containers and household rubbish are piled up. In the foreground, a green garden hose, a tray with a cup and rusty metal parts are visible.

Travelers on a street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)626 viewsTwo tourists with large backpacks walk along a quiet city street among parked cars. Tall palm trees rise behind a low stone wall and a house with a tiled roof; wires stretch overhead.

Goat’s head behind a wrought-iron grille626 viewsAbove the entrance of an old urban building, a goat’s head with large curved horns is mounted. It is surrounded by an openwork white metal grille with scrollwork, behind which woven interior details are visible.

Passengers inside a tour bus626 viewsSeveral passengers are riding inside a bus with high rows of seats. A woman in the foreground is looking out the window, while a man holding a jacket stands in the aisle; light curtains can be seen on the windows.

Tyre-fitting workshop on Lefkoşa Street626 viewsAn open tyre-fitting workshop with a bright blue TYRE SHOP sign is photographed by the roadside. A white car stands in one of the service bays, with wheel-servicing equipment and a tyre display visible nearby.

Gothic vaults of the cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)626 viewsThe tall nave is lit through pointed-arch windows and a large tracery rose window in the end wall. Stone columns, ribbed vaults, and arcades emphasize the Gothic architecture of the interior; benches and a dark wooden partition are visible below.

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