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Guzelyurt
Posted under Guzelyurt and Lefke on Thursday, 3 December 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Head west from Kyrenia and follow the coastal route, and you will travel through miles of unspoilt countryside before reaching the town of Guzelyurt in the centre of the citrus growing area.
The name Guzelyurt means “Beautiful Place”, it is situated close to the foothills of the...
Old Kyrenia and the Venetian Harbour
Posted under Kyrenia on Monday, 30 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
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 north coast made it the ideal place to develop a...
Turkish Language
Posted under North Cyprus on Thursday, 5 November 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Turkish is spoken by over 63 million people worldwide, and originates from Ottoman Turkish, which dates back nearly 1,200 years. The Ottoman Turkish language was based mainly on Arabic and Persian, but was replaced under one of Ataturk's reforms in 1928, with the more modern language which is...
History of Northern Cyprus
Posted under History on Monday, 26 October 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
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 land.
Early settlers most probably came from nearby countries, with Turkey only 40 miles away the journey would not have been difficult....
The Lusignan House
Posted under Nicosia on Monday, 26 October 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Lusignan House | Nicosia
This is probably the most beautiful of the restored houses in the area adjacent to the Selimiye mosque and it can be found in the street that passes the Haydar Pasha mosque. Dating from the Lusignan period the house has been fully restored and some of the rooms have been...
The Eaved House
Posted under Nicosia on Monday, 26 October 2009 by Lavinia Neville Smith
Eaved House | Nicosia
This house is to be found in the street heading south from the pedestrian precinct behind the Sultan’s Library. It is a restored building that is now used as a cultural centre and exhibition hall. There are long galleries where local artists display their works and some of...
