last edited Dec 11, 2019
What to See in Northern Cyprus
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Northern Cyprus
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Northern Cyprus has no sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Bellapais Abbey
These are the beautiful remains of a late 12th-century abbey in the (pretty) village of the same name, a few kilometres from Kyrenia.
These are the beautiful remains of a late 12th-century abbey in the (pretty) village of the same name, a few kilometres from Kyrenia.
Buffavento Castle
One of the three medieval fortresses in the Kyrenia range and the highest perched (950 m).
One of the three medieval fortresses in the Kyrenia range and the highest perched (950 m).
Famagusta
A port city on the east coast with some historical remnants such as its ramparts and cathedral/mosque. Nearby, you’ll find ancient ruins (Salamis, Enkomi) and, most notably, beautiful beaches around its bay.
A port city on the east coast with some historical remnants such as its ramparts and cathedral/mosque. Nearby, you’ll find ancient ruins (Salamis, Enkomi) and, most notably, beautiful beaches around its bay.
Kyrenia
This charming port on the northern coast with its citadel is the most visited place in Northern Cyprus and is considered the "tourist capital of the country." You can also enjoy its beaches, its hinterland, its lively atmosphere, go diving, and see turtles in the surrounding area.
This charming port on the northern coast with its citadel is the most visited place in Northern Cyprus and is considered the "tourist capital of the country." You can also enjoy its beaches, its hinterland, its lively atmosphere, go diving, and see turtles in the surrounding area.
Nicosia
Like Berlin in the past, the Cypriot capital (called Lefkosa on the Turkish side) is divided in two, with each part in one of the two "countries"; the famous "Green Line" acts as the separator. Lefkosa is home to much of Nicosia’s old town.
Like Berlin in the past, the Cypriot capital (called Lefkosa on the Turkish side) is divided in two, with each part in one of the two "countries"; the famous "Green Line" acts as the separator. Lefkosa is home to much of Nicosia’s old town.
Natural Heritage
Kyrenia Range
Parallel to the sea on the north coast, this mountain range is home to several medieval fortresses (Kantara, Saint Hilarion, Buffavento). Hiking is also possible here.
Parallel to the sea on the north coast, this mountain range is home to several medieval fortresses (Kantara, Saint Hilarion, Buffavento). Hiking is also possible here.
Karpas Peninsula
It's the long "finger" pointing north from the island. Here you'll find beautiful beaches, a major marina ("Karpaz Marina"), wild donkeys and sea turtles, as well as Apostolos Andreas Monastery.
It's the long "finger" pointing north from the island. Here you'll find beautiful beaches, a major marina ("Karpaz Marina"), wild donkeys and sea turtles, as well as Apostolos Andreas Monastery.
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Kyrenia Range
★★★ Parallel to the sea on the north coast, this mountain range is home to several medieval fortresses (Kantara, Saint Hilarion, Buffavento)…
Kyrenia
★★★ This charming port on the northern coast with its citadel is the most visited place in Northern Cyprus and is considered the "tourist…
Worth a look / Other
Bellapais Abbey
★★ These are the beautiful remains of a late 12th-century abbey in the (pretty) village of the same name, a few kilometres from Kyrenia.
Buffavento Castle
★★ One of the three medieval fortresses in the Kyrenia range and the highest perched (950 m).
Kantara Castle
★★ One of the three medieval fortresses in the Kyrenia range.
St. Hilarion Castle
★★ It is the best-preserved of the citadels in Kyrenia and also the most visited.
Apostolos Andreas Monastery
★★ An Orthodox monastery located at the tip of the Karpasia peninsula.
Nicosia
★★ Like Berlin in the past, the Cypriot capital (called Lefkosa on the Turkish side) is divided in two, with each part in one of the two…
Karpas Peninsula
★★ It's the long "finger" pointing north from the island. Here you'll find beautiful beaches, a major marina ("Karpaz Marina"), wild donkeys…
Famagusta
★ A port city on the east coast with some historical remnants such as its ramparts and cathedral/mosque. Nearby, you’ll find ancient…