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Roundabout with a monument in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)905 viewsOn a wide city road, cars approach a roundabout, at the centre of which stands a decorative stone monument. Advertising billboards, streetlights and pedestrians can be seen by the roadside; flags are fluttering in the background.

Ruins of the fortress walls of Kantara Castle905 viewsThe stone walls and towers of Kantara Castle rise among rocks and dense trees. From the height of the fortress, there is a view of the wooded slopes and distant hills of Northern Cyprus; a narrow path stretches along the slope below.

Road beneath the cliffs of Kantara Castle904 viewsA narrow asphalt road curves around massive pale cliffs covered with shrubs and pines. In the evening light, the silhouette of a mountain ridge appears beyond the bend against a pale sky.

Rocky Bay of Eastern Karpas (Karpaz)903 viewsFrom the high rocky shore, there is a view of a small bay with clear turquoise water. The slopes along the sea’s edge are covered with low green shrubs, while dark patches of stones and algae are visible underwater.

Ruins of Kantara Castle on a mountain slope903 viewsA stone tower and the remains of the walls of Kantara Castle stand among rocks and dry grass. Arched openings remain in the masonry, and beyond the fortifications there is a view of the forest-covered mountain ranges of Northern Cyprus.

Coast of Northern Cyprus from a ferry902 viewsFrom the ferry deck, there is a view of an extensive coastline with urban neighborhoods at the foot of the mountains. Dense clouds hang over the shore, while the dark blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea and part of a lifeboat are visible in the foreground.

Narrow arrow slit in the stone wall of Kantara Castle902 viewsA narrow vertical arrow slit, framed by an arch of darker stones, has been preserved in the massive stone wall. The broad vault above it is built of rough light-colored stone and bears traces of time.

Small shop on a street in Dipkarpaz896 viewsOn a quiet street in Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso), a small shop operates under an awning beside an old single-storey house. A drinks refrigerator, green waste containers and dense trees are visible at the entrance, while power lines stretch above the street.

Interior of a mosque in Dipkarpaz896 viewsThe prayer hall is decorated with blue-and-white tile panels featuring Arabic calligraphy. In the center are a mihrab, a wooden minbar, and a crystal chandelier; above the mihrab are depictions of the Kaaba and the flags of Turkey and Northern Cyprus.

Breakfast in an unfinished building894 viewsThree travelers have a snack at a makeshift wooden table inside an unfinished concrete building. Backpacks, food, and a bottle of water are on the table, while dense greenery is visible beyond the open openings.

Sun loungers and a boat at Golden Beach894 viewsWhite sun loungers and a small boat, placed above the surf line, stand on the wide sandy shore of Golden Beach (Altın Kumsal). Low waves are visible by the water, while pale dunes and shrub-covered hills of the Karpas Peninsula (Karpaz) rise behind the beach.

Fortress wall of Kantara above the mountain road893 viewsThe stone wall of Kantara Castle stands on a steep rocky ledge amid sparse vegetation. Below, a mountain road winds its way, beyond which there is a view of wooded ridges and the pale plain of Northern Cyprus.

St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)892 viewsThe Gothic façade of St Nicholas Cathedral rises above a narrow city street in old Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Pointed arches, a large rose window, and a minaret added to the former Christian church are visible in the frame.

UN post at the Nicosia (Lefkoşa) buffer zone890 viewsBy a stone wall above an area overgrown with dry grass, the flag of Northern Cyprus flies. On the right stands an observation tower with large UN lettering, marking the UN-controlled buffer zone in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa).

Tents by Apostolos Andreas Monastery890 viewsTwo yellow tourist tents stand on a rocky shore by the sea. In the background, the monastery complex is visible, with a long building under a red tiled roof and a small bell tower.

Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) against the backdrop of the mountains888 viewsThe massive walls of Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) stand by the city harbor on the northern coast of Cyprus. In the foreground, a moored vessel and a stone breakwater are visible, while the haze-covered slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak) rise beyond the city.

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