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Residential neighborhood in Nicosia (Lefkoşa) with solar water heaters664 viewsA street in a residential area of Nicosia (Lefkoşa): vans and passenger cars are parked in front of low-rise apartment buildings. Cylindrical solar water heaters are densely installed on the roofs, with wires and a cloudy sky visible above the neighborhood.

Urban development against a mountain backdrop664 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.

House by a field on the outskirts of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)664 viewsA two-storey residential house with a glazed veranda stands beside a paved street. A car is parked nearby, and mountains are visible through a light haze beyond the fenced field.

Gothic vaults of the cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)664 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.

Bookcase in a pointed-arch niche664 viewsA deep pointed-arch niche containing a dark wooden bookcase is set into the white wall of a historic interior. Rows of books are visible behind the glass doors, while a green carpet lies on the floor in front of the wall and low wooden benches stand nearby.

View of Famagusta’s old town664 viewsFrom an elevated point, there is a view of the quarters of old Famagusta (Gazimağusa): low-rise houses, narrow streets, palm trees, and roofs with solar water heaters. Above the urban development, Gothic ruins and a blue strip of sea are visible on the horizon.

Lush garden by a house in Karpas (Karpaz)664 viewsBehind a low fence, the greenery-filled yard of a rural house is visible. In the foreground, shrubs with bright orange inflorescences are in bloom, with a fan palm rising above them; a covered veranda and a white pipe can also be seen nearby.

Quiet street in Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)664 viewsA narrow asphalt street runs between low houses and dense gardens. Dry grass, bags by a fence, and utility poles with strung wires are visible along the roadsides; the photograph was taken from the window of a passing bus.

Inner courtyard of the monastic cells664 viewsA single-storey building with blue doors and narrow windows stretches along the inner courtyard. In front of the covered tiled gallery lies dry ground with small tufts of grass; a bright bougainvillea blooms by the wall.

Lizard on limestone rocks664 viewsA small lizard basks on pale, porous limestone, alertly raising its head. In the background are dry, stony soil, sparse grass, and small wildflowers characteristic of a sunny summer day.

Iconostasis of Apostolos Andreas Monastery664 viewsInside the church, a richly decorated carved iconostasis with rows of icons and Royal Doors is visible. Tall candlesticks and oil lamps stand before it, and to the left there is an analogion with an open liturgical book.

Souvenir shop by the monastery664 viewsHundreds of bracelets and bead necklaces made from multicolored beads are laid out on the table, with wooden stands displaying jewelry beside them. Behind the counter are boxes of toy cars, plastic crates, and the simple furnishings of a small souvenir shop.

Bay with houses on a rocky shore664 viewsA small, tranquil bay with clear turquoise water cuts into the stony shore. On the opposite headland stand a light-colored residential house and several wooden cottages with red roofs; a small boat is visible by the water.

Rocky coast of Eastern Karpas664 viewsLight limestone cliffs descend to clear turquoise water along a rocky shore. Beneath the sea surface, flat reefs and dark patches of underwater rocks are visible, while small waves break against coastal outcrops.

Descent over rocks to clear water664 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.

Sandy Bay of Eastern Karpas664 viewsA small sandy bay with clear turquoise water on the coast of Eastern Karpas (Karpaz). Several low houses stand on a rocky headland, and two sailing yachts are visible in the sea near the shore.

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