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Interior of Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque626 viewsPointed vaults and massive stone columns form a tall Gothic nave. A minbar is set beside one of the columns, with a red Turkish flag hanging above it; light enters through a tracery window at the far end of the hall.

At the main portal of St Nicholas Cathedral626 viewsA female traveler stands beside the tall wooden leaves of the main entrance to the Gothic St Nicholas Cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa). The stone portal is adorned with slender columns, carved capitals, and openwork decoration brightly lit by the sun.

View of the fortification walls of Famagusta626 viewsFrom above, the massive stone walls and moat of the old city of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) are visible. A road with cars passes through an opening in the fortifications, while behind the wall stand a small domed stone structure, trees, and urban blocks.

View from the fortress walls of Famagusta626 viewsFrom the height of the old fortifications, there is a view of stone bastions and a moat overgrown with dry grass. Beyond the city wall, a busy street with cars, shop signs, and modern residential buildings of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) can be seen.

Courtyard of Apostolos Andreas Monastery626 viewsIn the inner courtyard stand single-storey white buildings with red tile roofs. A pergola runs along the facade, casting striped shadows; bougainvilleas bloom by the walls, and a dry rocky area is visible in front of the buildings.

Descent over rocks to clear water626 viewsThree people carefully descend over large light-colored stones on a rocky seashore. Clear shallow water is visible between the boulders, and algae-covered stones darken at the water’s edge.

Hotel billboard near the monastery626 viewsA large billboard with the hotel’s name and service pictograms stands by the road. Behind a low stone wall are a light-colored two-story building, a parked minibus, and solar water heaters on the roof.

Atatürk Monument at a Mountain Road Junction626 viewsAt a road junction among pine trees stands a memorial with a bust of Atatürk and the flags of Turkey and Northern Cyprus. A blue sign points toward Mersinlik, Kyrenia (Girne), Ardahan, İskele and Famagusta (Gazimağusa); a bench stands by a stone wall.

A bend in a mountain road among pines626 viewsThe paved road makes a sharp turn by a wooded slope marked with red-and-white chevron signs. Pale limestone cliffs of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) rise above the pines and shrubs; power lines run along the road.

Filo Denizcilik ferry at sea626 viewsThe Filo Denizcilik passenger and cargo ferry travels across a calm sea. The white-and-blue vessel is photographed from afar against a light haze; soft reflections and a trail of movement are visible on the water.

Narrow street in old Nicosia (Lefkoşa)625 viewsA narrow city street is lined with low-rise houses featuring balconies, shutters and satellite dishes. Cars are parked tightly along the roadway, while signs for law and insurance offices in Turkish are visible on the façades.

At the entrance to the Democratic Party in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)625 viewsOn a quiet street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa), there is a white administrative building bearing the sign “Demokrat Parti Kıbrıs Türkleri Örgütü”. An arch with a Turkish inscription is visible at the gate, cars are parked nearby, and the pavement is shaded by dense foliage.

Monument and mosque in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)625 viewsA monument on a tall dark pedestal stands on a small circular traffic island by a city street. Nearby, an old stone mosque with a dome and an arched entrance is visible; trees, cars and low-rise buildings line the road.

Seray Café by the bus parking area625 viewsThe modern Seray Café building with a striped façade stands next to an area where buses and passenger cars are parked. In the foreground are a well-kept lawn, young palm trees, and a stone retaining wall, behind which mountains rise.

Gürdağ factory against a mountain backdrop625 viewsThe yellow-and-white industrial building of the GÜRDAĞ factory stands beside a vacant lot, with warehouse buildings and two striped chimneys visible nearby. A mountain range stretches behind the facility, veiled in a light haze.

Mosque at the foot of a mountain range625 viewsA white mosque with a tall, slender minaret and a light-colored dome stands among low houses and gardens. An extensive mountain range rises in the background, while a vacant lot, a fence, and outbuildings are visible in front of the building.

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