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Monday, 20 October 2008

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North Cyprus – Main Towns

 


Main Towns in Northern Cyprus The capital of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is Lefkosa, which is the only divided city in the world shared with Southern Cyprus (Nicosia). The other major towns are Gazi Magusa (Famagusta), Girne (Kyrenia) and Güzelyurt (Morphou).

 

Famagusta

 

Mediaeval times. The walls are well preserved and have stayed intact to this day. Two of the original gates the Sea Gate and the Land Gate of the Famagusta castle still stand:

 

Girne - Kyrenia

 

Girne - Kyrenia a fascinating town on the Northern coast of Cyprus, Girne - Kyrenia is famous for its sit. magnificent, beautiful harbor and nearby its castle.  This has to be one of the 1st places you visit

 

Guzelyurt

 

Visit the Guzelyurt Museum. This museum is home to a collection ranging from the prehistoric age of Cyprus to the Byzantine period.

 

Also in Guzelyurt is St. Mamas Monastery, dating back to the 18th century and which contains art going back to the 16th century.

 

Lefkosa -Nicosia

 

The capital of Cyprus and of course full of fascinating historical places. Nicosia contains many interesting museums and mosques which you can visit.  Allow yourselves plenty of time to explore.

 


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