The Kyrenia (Girne) Castle And The Shipwreck Museum
The Kyrenia (Girne) Castle which is one of Cyprus’ most astonishing historical buildings stands proudly as Girne’s symbol. The almost square planned structure has undergone many changes through the years up until it reached its present view. The s…
The Kyrenia (Girne) Gate
The Kyrenia (Girne) Gate is one of the three gates built into the fortifications built around Nicosia (Lefkoşa) in order to protect the city in the Venetian Era and it is located to the north of the City Walls. It was named ‘The Del Proveditore Ga…
The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (St. Nicholas Cathedral) And Monumental Tree
The building which was built in the Lusignan era between 1298-1312 is one of the most flamboyant examples of gothic architecture throughout the whole Mediterranean. The Lusignan Kings were initially crowned as the Kings of Cyprus in St. Sophia’s C…
Namık Kemal Dungeon
The cell’s door opens into the palaces courtyard. The rectangular shaped room is on the top floor.Namik Kemal was exciled to North Cyprus on 9 April 1873 after his play “Vatan yahut Silistre” (fatherland) was performed at “Istanbul Gedik Pasha The…