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Blooming oleanders in the monastery courtyard641 viewsPink and white oleanders bloom in the monastery courtyard among low stone walls. In the background, a long single-storey building with an open gallery and dark doorways is visible.

Icon of the Apostle Andrew in the monastery641 viewsA large icon of the Apostle Andrew holding a cross and a book stands against the wall of a monastery room. An antique wall clock and a round clock hang above it; wooden benches, railings, and a vase of flowers are visible nearby.

Clear Water by the Rocks of Karpas (Karpaz)641 viewsFrom the high rocky shore, there is a view of the calm Mediterranean Sea. In the clear turquoise water at the foot of the light-colored stones, underwater rocks and sections of the seabed can be clearly seen.

Sea from a stone grotto in Karpas641 viewsView from a stone grotto of the bright blue sea along the rocky coast of eastern Karpas (Karpaz). Rough limestone stones, a dry dirt road, and a fence made of posts with stretched wire are visible in the foreground.

Campfire on the pebble shore of Karpas641 viewsA small campfire made from sea-washed boards and branches burns on a pebble shore beside clear turquoise water. A hand holding a stick is visible in the frame, smoke rises above the fire, and the bay is surrounded by pale rocky cliffs.

Akgünler ferry approaching Kyrenia (Girne)641 viewsThe white passenger ferry of Akgünler Denizcilik travels across a calm sea. The carrier’s inscriptions and the vessel’s name are discernible on board, while a light haze hangs above the water.

Cannons and cannonballs in the Old Town courtyard640 viewsIn the inner courtyard, among old stone buildings, two cannons and neatly stacked pyramids of cannonballs are on display. The shade of spreading pines, flowering oleanders, and tables beneath an umbrella create a peaceful atmosphere in a historic corner of Famagusta (Gazimağusa).

Ruins of a Gothic church in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)640 viewsA surviving fragment of an old stone structure with tall pointed arches and a ruined wall. Traces of time are visible on the light limestone, while modern buildings of Famagusta’s Old Town can be seen through the empty window openings.

Residential buildings by the walls of Old Famagusta640 viewsView of a quiet street with low-rise houses, satellite dishes, and a medical supplies store sign. In the foreground, a dry slope can be seen beside a stone city wall, beyond which the residential development of the old part of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) begins.

Lizard on rocks near the monastery640 viewsA small lizard with a long tail sits on a light-colored stone ledge, lit by bright sunlight. In the background, dry ground and green plants typical of a hot Mediterranean summer are visible.

Stone road by a fenced plot640 viewsA female traveler with a camera stands on a dry, stony road. Nearby, behind a wire-mesh fence, is a small plastered structure with a red tile roof, surrounded by dense shrubs.

Rocky island off Cape Karpas640 viewsA small uninhabited rocky island rises above the dark-blue water near the eastern tip of Karpas (Karpaz). Its light-colored stony slopes are almost devoid of vegetation, and white bands of surf are visible along the shores.

Rocky coast of eastern Karpas640 viewsWhite limestone cliffs plunge down to clear water, where rocky shallows darken near the shore. In the distance, a small low islet is visible above the blue sea; there is no overland access to this part of the coast.

Rocky coast of Eastern Karpas640 viewsLight limestone cliffs rise above the shallow water near the shore. Stones and patches of underwater algae are visible through the clear turquoise water, while farther out the sea darkens to a deep blue.

Bridge over a dry channel in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)639 viewsA small bridge with white railings spans a dry depression with arched passages. Across the road are modern residential buildings, a palm tree and the Anibal restaurant; old stone walls and trees are visible in the foreground.

Tree with yellow flowers in Nicosia (Lefkoşa)639 viewsClose-up of a tree with long drooping branches, densely covered with small leaves and yellow flowers. A whitewashed trunk is visible below, while a sidewalk, road and light-colored urban building can be seen behind the foliage.

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