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On the rocky shore of Eastern Karpas644 viewsA female traveler with a camera stands on a stony path above clear turquoise water. Behind her are jagged light-colored rocks, a small bay, and the shores of Eastern Karpas (Karpaz), covered with low shrubs.

Rocky northern coast of Karpas644 viewsFrom above, there is a view of a stony shore with low cliffs and sparse green shrubs. Below, a dirt road runs along the coast, while the clear turquoise water near the shore gradually gives way to the deep blue of the sea.

Rock with flags in Karpas (Karpaz)644 viewsFlags of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Turkey fly on a coastal rock. A car has stopped beside a rocky section of road, while several tourists look over the seashore on a clear sunny day.

Planning a route on a map of Cyprus643 viewsTwo travelers are sitting indoors on bright plastic chairs and studying an unfolded map of the island. One of them points with a finger to a section of the route and checks it against a table on the adjacent page.

Inside Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque643 viewsA female visitor stands on the carpeted floor of the spacious prayer hall. Massive stone columns, pointed-arch windows, and a wooden pulpit recall the building’s Gothic past in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa).

Interior of Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque643 viewsThe high nave of the Gothic church converted into a mosque is spanned by pointed vaults. A minbar stands by a stone column, prayer rugs lie on the floor, and a red Turkish flag is visible nearby.

Interior of the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque643 viewsA wooden gallery with a railing is installed in the spacious Gothic hall between massive stone columns. The floor is covered with prayer carpets, while the tall pointed windows and arches preserve the appearance of the former cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa).

Abandoned room at the monastery643 viewsIn the empty room with peeling walls, fragments, plastic bottles, boxes and other rubbish lie on the concrete floor. In the corner, an old low bathtub or trough is visible, while light enters through a small open window.

Rocky bay near Apostolos Andreas Monastery643 viewsClear turquoise water reveals the rocky seabed near the shore. Opposite, a low limestone slope covered with dense green shrubs stretches along the coast; small sandy sections of shoreline are visible in the distance.

Turquoise bay near Apostolos Andreas Monastery643 viewsLight-colored rocky outcrops emerge in the clear turquoise water near the shore. Beyond a narrow strip of sand rises a slope covered with dense shrubs; small buildings and a road are visible along the shore.

Travelers at the eastern cape of Karpas643 viewsFour travelers pose on a dry, rocky shore in front of a low cliff. Two flagpoles are installed on its summit; the clear sky and sparse vegetation emphasize the hot summer landscape of eastern Karpas (Karpaz).

Rocky coast of eastern Karpas643 viewsLight limestone cliffs extend toward the clear turquoise water along the seashore. Dark algae are visible on the flat stones at the water’s edge, while small waves break against the uneven coast.

Blue Lagoon among the Rocks of Karpas (Karpaz)643 viewsA small sea bay is surrounded by light-colored rocky shores. The clear water near the shore shimmers in turquoise hues, and stones and sections of the seabed are visible beneath its surface; farther out, the sea becomes a deep blue.

Rocky hill with Turkish flags643 viewsAt the top of a dry limestone hill, two flagpoles fly the flags of Turkey and Northern Cyprus. The slopes consist of light, weathered rocks, with sparse low shrubs growing among them.

Limestone cliffs of the Kyrenia Mountains (Beşparmak)643 viewsLight limestone cliffs rise above a slope overgrown with pines and shrubs. Small patches of greenery are visible on the rocky ledges, while a clear deep-blue sky stretches above the mountain range.

City square with a column in Nicosia642 viewsA small square in the centre of Nicosia (Lefkoşa) is surrounded by modern buildings with shops and cafés. In the middle of the circular roadway stands a tall stone column with a dark sphere on top; a palm tree, outdoor umbrellas and passers-by can be seen nearby.

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