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Carved lectern in the Church of the Apostle Andrew648 viewsIn the center of the church hall stands a tall dark lectern with a carved wooden canopy and relief decoration. Crystal chandeliers hang above it and along the hall, while simple wooden chairs are arranged along the walls.

Arcade of the courtyard of Saint Andrew’s Monastery648 viewsThe long single-storey monastery building with a stone arcade opens onto the inner courtyard. Arched passageways, doors and windows are visible beneath the light-coloured roof; two women and green containers stand in front of the façade.

Rocky coast of eastern Karpas (Karpaz)648 viewsLarge light-colored rocks frame a narrow view of the clear turquoise water near the shore. Beyond a rocky outcrop, the open sea stretches out, with slight wind ripples visible on its surface.

Limestone cliffs of eastern Karpas648 viewsLight limestone cliffs drop down to clear turquoise water off the coast of eastern Karpas (Karpaz). Two small flags are visible on the flat summit among low trees and shrubs, while shallow water can be seen at the foot of the rocks.

Relaxing on a rocky seashore648 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.

Turquoise Bay of Eastern Karpas648 viewsA rocky shore slopes down to the clear turquoise water of a shallow bay, where dark stony patches are visible amid the light-coloured bottom. Two sailing yachts lie at anchor off the opposite shore, beside a low line of houses by the sea.

Inside a post office in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)647 viewsVisitors stand at the counter in the bright hall of the post office. Signs reading Accele Posta Servisi and Taahhütlü are visible above the service windows, and a portrait is displayed on the wall.

Bridge over the city canal in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)647 viewsA small bridge with two arched passages spans a dry city canal. Behind the fence are parked cars, a low-rise restaurant, and modern residential buildings among palm trees and dense trees.

Quiet street in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)647 viewsA sunny street in a residential neighborhood of Nicosia (Lefkoşa): low-rise houses, trees, and a parked blue minibus line the road. A small truck is driving along the roadway, while the sidewalk is separated by a metal fence.

Minaret by a modern mosque in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)647 viewsA tall minaret with a distinctive widening near its top rises beside a light-colored domed mosque building. Dense shrubs and trees grow in front of the structure, while a multi-storey residential building is visible in the background.

Erülkü supermarket on the outskirts of Nicosia (Lefkoşa)647 viewsThe three-storey light-yellow building with rounded balconies is occupied by the Erülkü supermarket; a large sign in Turkish is visible on the façade. Stairs and ramps are arranged in front of the entrance, while sand and dry roadside soil lie in the foreground.

Hay bales on the plain647 viewsNumerous round hay bales stand in a wide field after haymaking. Low hills and bands of vegetation on the horizon fade into a light haze, emphasizing the open rural landscape.

Visitor with a camera on a carpet647 viewsA man sits on the edge of an elevation covered with green-and-red patterned carpets and examines a camera. Behind him, a white wall, stone columns, and green information signs by the entrance are visible.

Bust of Namık Kemal by a historic building647 viewsA bust of the Turkish poet and public figure Namık Kemal stands in front of an old stone building with a dome and arched windows. Tall columns are visible on both sides, and café tables under umbrellas are arranged in the courtyard.

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)647 viewsThe Gothic building of the former St Nicholas Cathedral, later converted into the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, rises above the Old Town square of Famagusta (Gazimağusa). In front of the façade are a summer café under white umbrellas, trees and a few passers-by.

Street in a Karpas village seen from a bus window647 viewsA narrow asphalt street runs between dry vegetation and low houses. In the foreground, the back of an octagonal road sign is visible; utility poles with wires stand along the road, and a minaret rises in the distance.

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