North Cyprus Articles

View some of the articles about Northern Cyprus below, or choose from one of the categories on the right. You can also perform a search about North Cyprus on the right hand side.

25 October, 2009

The Twin Churches of the Templars and Hospitallers

The Twin Churches of the Templars and Hospitallers | Famagusta Close to the main square are the two 14th C churches that have undergone several periods of refurbishment yet for the most part stay resolutely closed. The interiors have little […]
25 October, 2009

The Martinengo Bastion

The Martinengo Bastion | Famagusta Situated on the north west corner of the city this bastion is diamond shaped and was considered by the Ottoman forces to be impregnable. It is constructed on top of solid rock and maybe for […]
25 October, 2009

Bellapais Village

Bellapais Village | Kyrenia Bellapais village grew up around the abbey after which it is named. Nestled in the lower slopes of the mountain range directly above the village of Ozankoy, to the east of Kyrenia, it was until 1974 […]
25 November, 2009

Chicken Wings Restaurant

Located on the main Catalkoy road heading east of kyrenia, this modern restaurant is excellent for families. The atmosphere is bright, airy and trendy, while also featuring a children’s dining area. The restaurant itself is quite spacious and contemporary with […]
2 December, 2009

The Filling Station

The Filling Station is situated at the end of the Lapta strip, opposite the Celebrity Hotel. This restaurant is the new venue of the popular Welsh couple Ruth and Tony, formally the managers of the Waterfront restaurant. This small restaurant […]
27 November, 2009

Beyti Kebab

The Beyti Kebab restaurant is situated in Girne town centre, in the back streets near to the Colony hotel. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day throughout the summer months, and is a good choice at any time of the […]
25 October, 2009

Ayias Trias, Sipahi

Ayia Trias Basilica Mosaics Look for the signs in the village that are directions for Sipahi and follow the road to the site of Ayias Trias. It is encircled by a wire fence and there should be a custodian to […]
30 November, 2009
Kyrenia Harbour

Old Kyrenia and the Venetian Harbour

Kyrenia, with its picturesque harbour and adjacent castle is called the “Jewel of Cyprus”. It is, quite simply, exquisite! The town was probably founded circa tenth century BC and was one of the original city kingdoms. Its position on the […]
25 November, 2009

The Stone Grill

The Stone grill restaurant is located on the main coastal road of Lapta and provides its guests with a new concept of dining in North Cyprus. This modern restaurant with its smart décor, features a method of cooking which dates […]
25 November, 2009

Al Shaheen

Al Shaheen Indian restaurant is located on the main Catalkoy road heading East of Kyrenia. This very popular Indian restaurant offers freshly made curries at reasonable prices with a good atmosphere. The curries are freshly made and you can certainly taste […]