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Iconostasis of Apostolos Andreas Monastery663 viewsIn the dimly lit church, a richly carved gilded iconostasis with rows of icons is visible. Tall candle stands with burning oil lamps stand before the Royal Doors, while massive silvery church lamps hang above them.

Stacked chairs in a monastery room663 viewsIn a spacious room with carpeted flooring, wooden chairs stand, some of them overturned and stacked on top of one another. Along the far wall, rows of chairs, bags, and various items are visible, creating the impression of a utility room.

Old spring by a monastery wall663 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.

Flags of Turkey and Northern Cyprus at the monastery663 viewsIn front of the monastery building, the flags of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus fly on tall flagpoles. Nearby, a stone memorial pillar with a cross and a fence with green shrubs are visible; electrical wires run above the grounds.

Sign to the Sea Bird Motel663 viewsA roadside billboard advertising the Sea Bird Motel and pointing right stands amid dry, rocky terrain covered with low scrub. The sign also features an image of a bottle of 7UP with ice; green hills and power lines are visible in the background.

Rocky coast of Eastern Karpas663 viewsA narrow stony road descends to an indented limestone shore and clear turquoise water. A truck and a covered trailer stand on a site by the sea, while low shrubs cover the slopes around the bay.

Stone plaque with a coat of arms from 1962663 viewsA light stone plaque with a relief shield surrounded by a wreath is set into the wall. The date “1962” is carved beneath the coat of arms; the stone surface has noticeably darkened and is covered with small marks of time.

Inside a grotto on the eastern cape663 viewsA low stone grotto with an uneven vault and damp walls darkened by water. Fragments of stone lie on the earthen floor, and a narrow dark passage is visible in the depths between the rocks.

Rocky Bay of Eastern Karpas (Karpaz)663 viewsLight limestone cliffs descend to clear turquoise water by a rocky shore. Underwater stones and dark patches of algae are clearly visible in the shallows, while in the distance a small rocky islet rises above the sea.

Turquoise water by a rocky shore663 viewsAt the foot of a pale limestone cliff, the sea forms a shallow, clear inlet. Through the turquoise water, the rocky bottom, algae, and several large stones near the shore are clearly visible.

A small campfire on a pebbly shore663 viewsA small fire of dry stems and thin branches burns on the shore pebbles. Thick pale smoke rises above the fire; nearby lie a long bleached plank and plant remains washed ashore by the sea.

Relaxing on a rocky seashore663 viewsA girl in a yellow swimsuit sits on algae-covered rocks right at the water’s edge. Small waves wash over the rocky shore, while the clear seawater shimmers in shades of blue and green.

Rocky shore of Eastern Karpas (Karpaz)663 viewsUneven coastal slabs and rounded stones extend into the clear seawater. Small pools remain between the stones, and beyond the line of surf, the calm blue expanse of the sea is visible all the way to the level horizon.

Mountain road to Kantara Castle663 viewsA narrow asphalt road winds among pines and rocky slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak). Pale limestone cliffs rise above green thickets, while power lines run along the road.

Filo Denizcilik ferry at sea663 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.

Street with palm trees in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)662 viewsA small city street with parked cars runs between low-rise buildings. Tall palm trees are visible behind the houses, and numerous wires stretch above the roadway against a blue sky with clouds.

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