North Cyprus Articles

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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 October, 2009

Church of Chrysopolitissa

This old church is now almost a total ruin, but it is the only church in Kyrenia of any historical interest. It is to be found in the narrow back street immediately behind the harbour almost opposite the rear entrance […]
18 February, 2010
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North Cyprus Life – The British Residents Society

Formed in 1975, Just after the creation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, the British Residents Society (BRS) was established for British Nationals who had chosen to make the TRNC their home either in permanent retirement or as swallows […]
25 October, 2009

Palace of the Provveditore

The Venetians, wishing to make their own mark on the palace changed the façade of the entrance, extending it outwards, building basket arches and incorporating massive granite pillars imported from the ruined city of Salamis. Over the central arch are […]
27 November, 2009

Dolce Vita

Situated on the main road between Ozankoy and Catalkoy, Dolce Vita is a family run restaurant offering homemade Turkish and European cuisine. There is a small parking area at the front, you walk down some stairs, through to the lovely […]
26 November, 2009

Yaprak Tantuni

This is a new 24 hour fast food restaurant situated on the main road that goes through the main town of Kyrenia. Its bright and colourful interior has become very popular with the local students due to the great value […]
30 October, 2009

4* Oscars Hotel, Kyrenia

Oscars Hotel | Kyrenia Oscar Resort is member of Group of Hotels which is the biggest Hotel chain in Northern Cyprus Kyrenia. Oscar Resort offers you a Choice of accommodation including Hotel Sea or Land View rooms, Apartment type sea […]
9 February, 2010

Boat Tours

One of the “must do” things when visiting Northern Cyprus is to experience one of the many boat tours leaving from Kyrenia harbour. You can relax whilst exploring the Kyrenia coastline or enjoy a range of watersports including; jet skiing, […]
27 November, 2009

The Tree of Idleness

Located in the heart of the charming village of Bellapais, the Tree of Idleness restaurant is situated under a 200 year old Robenia tree. This is the same tree under which author Lawrence Durrell wrote his autobiographical book “Bitter Lemons […]
3 December, 2009
Guzelyurt Artifacts

Guzelyurt Museum of Archaeology and Natural History

The Guzelyurt museum is situated in the former ecclesiastical residence adjacent to the Church of St. Mamas. There is a small car park and it is within walking distance of the town centre. The Natural History section is on the […]