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Mosque with a minaret in Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpaso)873 viewsThe white building of the mosque is adorned with a row of small silvery domes and pointed arches. Beside the minaret, surrounded by scaffolding, stands a covered domed gazebo with a wall faced with patterned tiles.

Arched chambers in the inner courtyard of Kantara Castle873 viewsIn the inner courtyard of Kantara Castle, a long stone wall with three arched openings closed by grilles has been preserved. The slope in front of the wall is covered with dry grass, shrubs, and small wildflowers.

Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) by a Sea Bay872 viewsThe massive stone walls of Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) rise above a small bay with clear turquoise water. Pleasure boats are visible at the pier, while the foreground shows a grassy shore with wildflowers.

St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)872 viewsThe main façade of the Gothic St Nicholas Cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Above the pointed portals, openwork stone windows and a large rose window have survived, while the upper openings of the towers remain unfilled; visitors are visible at the entrance.

White residential house on the outskirts of Famagusta871 viewsA light-colored two-story residential house with arched verandas and small balconies stands behind a fence by the road. Solar water heaters are installed on the roof, and dry grass and sparse shrubs are visible around the building.

White lighthouse in Kyrenia (Girne) harbor869 viewsA small white lighthouse stands on a stone breakwater at the entrance to Kyrenia (Girne) harbor. Behind it are piers with sailing yachts, a vessel under repair, and city houses against a mountain slope.

Green fruits on tree branches869 viewsClose-up of branches with numerous elongated green fruits, illuminated by the bright June sun. In the background, leaves, trunks, and part of a light-colored building can be seen amid the dense vegetation of Kyrenia (Girne).

Tents on a deserted beach in Famagusta869 viewsTwo tourist tents stand directly on the sand by the edge of the calm sea, among dense coastal shrubs. A narrow pier stretches along the shore, while multi-storey buildings of the urban area can be seen in the distance.

Vaulted Room of Kantara Castle869 viewsInside the stone chamber, a low vault of roughly laid stone has been preserved. A narrow opening is visible in the end wall, through which daylight enters the dimly lit room.

UN observation tower in the buffer zone868 viewsAn observation tower with large UN letters rises above an overgrown section of the buffer zone in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa). Concrete barriers and barbed wire are visible in the foreground; behind them stands an abandoned, partially ruined building.

Stone walls of Kantara Castle868 viewsA low-angle view shows the massive ruins of fortress walls on a rocky slope. In the foreground, a small stone vault with a dark opening has survived, while above, uneven walls and narrow loopholes are visible among the shrubs.

Ferry by Kyrenia Castle in the port866 viewsA large white Akgünler Denizcilik ferry is moored at the pier behind a stone breakwater. In the background are the light-colored walls of Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) and port buildings, while the foreground is filled by the calm blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Residential buildings on Girne Street866 viewsModern residential buildings with balconies line a quiet asphalt-paved street. Shrubs and palm trees are planted by the sidewalk, and the curbs are painted in black-and-white stripes; wires stretch above the road.

By Kyrenia Castle on the seashore866 viewsA female traveler with a backpack peeks out from behind the trunk of a palm tree on a grassy slope. Beyond a small bay, under a clear sky, the massive walls and towers of Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) are visible, and a sightseeing vessel is moored at the pier.

St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)866 viewsThe Gothic St Nicholas Cathedral rises above the rooftops of Famagusta’s old town. In the background, the port and the calm Mediterranean Sea are visible; in front of the façade is dense development with terraces, solar water heaters and palm trees.

Abandoned football field in the buffer zone864 viewsA dry, overgrown field is surrounded by stone retaining walls and urban houses. In the distance, football goals, the steps of a small stand, and trees are visible; the field is located in the buffer zone in central Nicosia (Lefkoşa).

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