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Behind the harbour this mosque was constructed in 1580 and named after the land-owner who donated the land.

Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, built in n7th century

Built in 1845. Interior covered with marble and in the courtyard tombs of statesmen of the time

Girne

Built in the historical yacht port in 1860 with a marble sarcophagus from the Byzantine period outside. The tower that was built 25 yrs after the completion of the church was built as a sign point that can be seen from every part of Girne

Where most of the Maronite population of Cyprus reside

Girne

When Ottomans conquered Cyprus in 1571, the land, today known as Islam Graveyard outside of the Girne Castle was reserved as the Cemetery for Soldiers in the first years of the Ottoman era. It was used for the same purpose until the end of the 17th century. A cistern, water canals and architectural tombs were built

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The Old Bazaar has been restored by Girne Belediye into a touristic town hall which consists of cafes, bars, restaurants and souvenir shops. One important attraction is the miniature replica of the Kyrenia Ship.

St Nicholas Church, built in the 12th century as a Byzantine Church and enlarged by the Lusignans in the 14th century

On the Eastern side of St Nicholas, it was built during British rule. Inside medieval grave stones and other statues.

Girne

Takes it's name from the French Abbeye de la Pais and built between 1158 and 1205 and enlarged between 1267 and 1284. Spectacular example of Gothic architecture  on a rocky mountain top, south of Oazankoy village below the skirts of Five Finger mountains to the South-East of Girne with a wonderful view of the North coast.

Originally built by the Byzantines as a watchtower and converted into a castle by the Lusignans.

The oldest church in the city, next to the Museum of Folk Arts

19th century mansion belonged to Dervos Pasha, the publisher of the first Turkish newspaper in Cyprus. Later transformed into an ethnographical museum

Last restored in 1996 and now serves as a cultural centre and for exhibitions, conferences and seminars

Girne

Museum on Pasabahce St., built in 1938 and converted into a museum in 1975. Various pieces from paintings to Far Eastern embroidery to European porcelains on display

Girne

In Kordon Boyu near the harbour, opened to the public in 1974. Displaying local utensils, embroideries, table clothes, head covers, kitchen utensils and a room designed as a living room with Cypriot bed, divan and assorted furniture

Built at the end of 17th century

Lefkosa

Built as a hotel and stopping place for merchants in 1572. The courtyard and surroundings is now restored with shops, restaurants and bars and outlets for local goods and craft

Still in use today, built on the site of the Lusignan Church of St George

Built in 1841 it is next to Agha Cafer Pasha Mosque.

St Catherines Church built in 14th century by the Lusignans in the Gothic style.

Wild flowers and research centre for botanists.

see Archangelos Mikhael Church (above)

Built in 1826 a simple and modest mosque with stone minaret cones

Dating from 10th century. Remodelled by Lusignans in 12th century.

Large number of birds, wild donkeys, turtles, rare flora and beautiful beaches.

17th century mosque.

Impressive castle built in the 7th century by the Byzantines to protect the city against Arab raids

Arched Northern entry point into the walled city of Lefkosa. Built by the Venetians in 1567.

Girne

Picturesque horseshoe shaped harbour - the focal point of historic and touristic Girne (Kyrenia). Colourful fishing boats, yachts and trip boats, cafes, bars and cafes.

Built in 1829 an example of Ottoman architecture.

A mansion built in 15th century by the Lusignans. It was restored between 1995 and 7 and is now open to the public

Close to Kyrenia Gate, built in the 16th century. A museum of Turkish art in Cyprus

Starting life as a 14th century Venetian residence it now houses real stone carvings that have fallen or been taken down from their previous locations

Guzelyurt

Housing pictures of local animals, remnants of Neolithic & Bronze ages, remnants of the ancient city of Tumba Tou Skuru and remnants of the Geometrical, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine eras

Byzantine building dating back to 15th century

Dating back to early Bronze period, destroyed around 1150 AD.

Girne

Within the historical yacht port of Girne, a house of the 18th century now serves as a museum. Olive oil presses, primitive ploughs, cubes, a wooden threshing sled, agricultural tools, aloom for weaving, pulley wheels, woollen socks, wedding dresses, head scarves and such are also exhibited.

Classical Ottoman mosque built between 1820 and 1824. Destroyed by an earthquake in 1902 it was rebuilt in 1903.

Lefkosa

St Sophia Cathedral - constructed by the Lusignans between 1208 and 1326. Accepted as most important example of Gothic Architecture in Cyprus. A pair of minarets were added by the Ottomans in 1570 naming it Hagia Sophie Mosque. It was renamed to Selimiye Mosque in 1954.

Girne

Holding the oldest shipwreck ever discovered. The ship was probably Syrian which sank North of Kyrenia Castle in 389 BC. It was raised by experts from the Pennsylvanis University, USA

Church and monastry.

Guzelyurt

Originally Byzantine, now after much reconstruction, more a Gothic Styled building. Icons dating back to the Lusignan and Venetian periods.

Girne

Thought to be named after a Saint who escaped Jerusalem after the Arab conquest moving to Cyprus. Later in the 10th century a church and monastry were built on the site. During the Lusignan period the monastry was truned into a castle and the Royal Palace built. Fabulous views of the North coast.

Small mosque and mausoleum built around the 7th century

Guzelyurt

The city of Tumba Tou Skuru also known as the Dark Hole, dates back to the early Bronze Age. Just a small part of the city has been unearthed including antiquities of gold, bronze and ivory.

Constructed in 1825, formally known as Fehiye Mosque

Lefkosa

In Ataturk Square near Kyrenia Gate, moved it's original home in Salamis. A tribute to Venetian rule in Cyprus. On top was the Lions of St Mark and at the base, the coats of arms of noble Venetian families. The bronze orb currently atop the column was placed their by the British in 1915.

Ancient settlement dating back to the Neolithic Age (4,000-3,000 BC)

Originally a 14th century church transformmed into a mosque in 1571.