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History of Northern Cyprus
Cyprus is an island that has been inhabited for over 9,000 years, from the Neolithic Stone Age to the civilised 21st century, mankind has walked this fertile... -
Five Finger Mountains
Called Pentadactylos in Greek. Beshparmak in Turkish, and Five Fingers in English. These are the three names by which the mountain range, that runs parallel... -
Turtles in Northern Cyprus
Turtles in North Cyprus There are two species of turtles that nest in the sand of the Cyprus beaches, and together with other islands of the Mediterranean and... -
The Great Inn (The Buyuk Han)
The Great Inn (Buyuk Han) | Nicosia This Great Inn is the most important Ottoman structure on the whole of the island. Construction began in 1572 under the... -
Buffavento Castle
Buffavento Castle | Kyrenia As the name implies, this castle is buffeted by the winds, and standing at 3,100 feet it is the highest and most inaccessible of...
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Transport
Posted under North Cyprus by Mandy Barber
Buses
Buses are normally minibuses locally know as Kombos or Dolmus. There routes mainly cover the main towns Kyrenia,Nicosia and Famagusta and larger local villages.
The buses do not normally have a schedule and normally run every 10-20 minutes along main roads and then into the...
The Sea Gate
This was the second of the two main entrances to the city during medieval times, giving access to travellers from the harbour. The sea gate we see today was constructed by the Venetians and was built by Nicolo Prioli in 1496. It was protected on the sea side by huge iron clad wooden doors and...
Carob Warehouses
Posted under Famagusta, Guzelyurt and Lefke, History, Karpaz Peninsula, Kyrenia, North Cyprus, Regions by Lavinia Neville Smith
Like sentinels along the Cyprus shore, stand the slowly crumbling relics of a wealthy past. These are the remnants of an ancient trade that once helped make Cyprus very rich. Dotted along the coastline, now abandoned and neglected, stand carob warehouses that are inexorably crumbling into a...
Turkish Cypriot People
Posted under North Cyprus by Lavinia Neville Smith
The Turkish Cypriot people are well known for their hospitality and are very friendly and welcoming.
The people are warm natured and will be happy to invite you into their homes for a cup of tea or Turkish coffee and a chat even if you have just been introduced.
Don’t be surprised if...
Legends – The Evil Eye
Posted under North Cyprus by Francesca Smith
Legends of the Evil Eye
Throughout the ages, in many cultures and religions, the evil eye figure has been considered as a powerful symbol to defy and conquer evil forces.
It is believed that the evil eye amulet will break and deflect negative and bad energy directed to you by others and will keep...
Vouni
Posted under Guzelyurt and Lefke by Lavinia Neville Smith
The oriental style cliff-top palace of Vouni was built during Persian dominance by a pro-Persian king of Marion. The strategic position enabled the inhabitants to look down on the city of Soli and had advance warning if the Greek warriors from that city planned an attack. There were constant...
