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Kyrenia (Girne) harbour at the foot of the mountains625 viewsView from the sea of the harbour area of Kyrenia (Girne): ferries and harbour buildings stand along the stone breakwater. Behind the urban development rises the long ridge of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak), veiled in a light summer haze.

Blooming delonix in Kyrenia (Girne)625 viewsClose-up of delonix branches densely covered with vivid red-orange flowers. Green buds and open blossoms with long stamens are visible among the delicate bipinnate leaves.

Fergün Lines cargo ferry at sea625 viewsA blue cargo ferry operated by Fergün Lines travels through calm water. Trucks, trailers and other vehicles are visible on the open deck, while two yellow funnels rise above the vessel.

A street in the old centre of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)624 viewsCars are parked along the pavement on a busy street in the old centre of Nicosia (Lefkoşa). Yellow historic buildings with balconies, shutters and tiled roofs stand alongside small shops and signs in Turkish.

Foothills of the Kyrenia Mountains near Nicosia624 viewsA low farm building with solar water heaters on the roof stands in a dry field; a van and several buildings can be seen nearby. Beyond the plain rise the cloud-covered slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak).

Fima supermarket in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)624 viewsFacade of the Fima supermarket with a large red sign and display windows decorated with beverage advertisements. Passenger cars and pickup trucks are parked in front of the entrance; a man stands beside one of the cars.

House at the foot of the mountains of Northern Cyprus624 viewsA white two-story house with a red tiled roof stands behind a low fence amid gardens and dry grass. In the background, green foothills and a broad mountain range veiled in a light haze are visible.

Interior of a mosque in Famagusta’s Old Town624 viewsIn the bright prayer hall, a stone minbar with stairs, a lectern decorated with Arabic script, and carpets on the floor are visible. Flags of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus hang above the minbar, and a female visitor stands by the window.

View of Famagusta’s old town624 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.

Fortification Wall of Famagusta Old Town624 viewsView from the city wall over Famagusta’s (Gazimağusa) broad defensive belt: stone fortifications, dry vegetation, and trees in the moat. At the foot of the wall are a street with parked cars and a small café; modern buildings near the coast are visible in the distance.

Fortress walls of Famagusta and the city624 viewsView from the fortress walls of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) Old Town onto a deep stone moat and preserved defensive structures. Beyond the walls begins modern development: a street with cars, low houses, trees, and a city square.

Lush garden by a house in Karpas (Karpaz)624 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.

Monastery buildings on a rocky shore624 viewsWhite single-storey buildings with red tiled roofs stand on an elevation by the sea. In front of them stretches a dry rocky area with low green shrubs, while to the left behind the buildings the blue expanse of the sea is visible.

Souvenir shop by the monastery624 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.

Ripening pomegranates on a branch624 viewsClose-up of a pomegranate tree branch with several still-unripe fruits. Their greenish-pink skin gleams in the bright sun; dense leaves and characteristic flower calyxes are visible among the fruits.

Rocky coast of Eastern Karpas624 viewsA dry, stony shore with low shrubs drops down to the clear blue sea. In the foreground are reddish slopes and pale limestone cliffs, while two slender flagpoles stand on top of the rise.

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