Places to Visit in Northern Cyprus
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[15min Drive] Salamis, one of the oldest ancient cities in Cyprus, is open to visitors today with its history dating back to an average of 2000 years. It has worn out over time and has been damaged by the effects of natural disasters.
Among the structures that you can visit and examine in the ancient city are Salamis Gymnasium, ancient theatre, Roman houses, Epiphanios Basilica, Zeus Altar, Cellarga Mass Tombs, agora and Nicocreon Monument.
Salamis Ancient City is open every day of the week. It can be visited between 08:00 and 15:30 in winter and between 08:00 and 19:00 in summer.
It is a 15-minute drive from the villa.
The entrance fee to the Ancient City of Salamis is an average of one dollar.
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Ville antique de Salamine
[15min Drive] Salamis, one of the oldest ancient cities in Cyprus, is open to visitors today with its history dating back to an average of 2000 years. It has worn out over time and has been damaged by the effects of natural disasters.
Among the structures that you can visit and examine in the ancient city are Salamis Gymnasium, ancient theatre, Roman houses, Epiphanios Basilica, Zeus Altar, Cellarga Mass Tombs, agora and Nicocreon Monument.
Salamis Ancient City is open every day of the week. It can be visited between 08:00 and 15:30 in winter and between 08:00 and 19:00 in summer.
It is a 15-minute drive from the villa.
The entrance fee to the Ancient City of Salamis is an average of one dollar.
[1h Drive] Bellapais Monastery, which stands out among the Roman structures built in Cyprus, was built in 1160. In addition to its historical importance, the building, which also has a unique Mediterranean view, has an endless sea view in the north; On the south slope, you can watch the impressive valley view.
Gothic architecture is dominant in Bellapais Monastery, which was a building where many events were held during the Roman period it was built, and also has a concert hall, dining hall and priest room that you can visit and examine.
Bellapais Abbey is open to visitors every day of the week. 08:00 – 15:00 in winter; In summer, it accepts visitors between 08:00 and 18:00.
It is an hour's drive from the villa.
The entrance fee to Bellapais Monastery is 10 TL.
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Abbaye de Bellapais
[1h Drive] Bellapais Monastery, which stands out among the Roman structures built in Cyprus, was built in 1160. In addition to its historical importance, the building, which also has a unique Mediterranean view, has an endless sea view in the north; On the south slope, you can watch the impressive valley view.
Gothic architecture is dominant in Bellapais Monastery, which was a building where many events were held during the Roman period it was built, and also has a concert hall, dining hall and priest room that you can visit and examine.
Bellapais Abbey is open to visitors every day of the week. 08:00 – 15:00 in winter; In summer, it accepts visitors between 08:00 and 18:00.
It is an hour's drive from the villa.
The entrance fee to Bellapais Monastery is 10 TL.
[1h Drive] Saint Sophia Cathedral, today known as Selimiye Mosque, is located in the north of Nicosia. The building, which was built in the Gothic style, is used as the main mosque of Nicosia.
The cathedral, which is a very magnificent structure, stands out among the most important Gothic architectural works of Cyprus. The cathedral, which was started to be built in 1208 by the Latin Archbishop Eustorgio de Montaigu, was opened to visitors in 1326.
The coronation ceremonies of the Lusignan kings were also held in the cathedral, which was the most important church in Cyprus at the time it was built.
The stone carved windows right above the door reflect the best example of Gothic art, the most famous architectural style of the period. In the building, which has 3 corridors and 6 side sections, there are also small places of worship.
You can visit the Selimiye Mosque, which is open for worship today, in the city center of Nicosia every day.
There are many cafes and restaurants around.
It is an hour's drive from the villa.
Entrance to Selimiye Mosque is free.
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Mosquée Selimiye
Selimiye Sokak[1h Drive] Saint Sophia Cathedral, today known as Selimiye Mosque, is located in the north of Nicosia. The building, which was built in the Gothic style, is used as the main mosque of Nicosia.
The cathedral, which is a very magnificent structure, stands out among the most important Gothic architectural works of Cyprus. The cathedral, which was started to be built in 1208 by the Latin Archbishop Eustorgio de Montaigu, was opened to visitors in 1326.
The coronation ceremonies of the Lusignan kings were also held in the cathedral, which was the most important church in Cyprus at the time it was built.
The stone carved windows right above the door reflect the best example of Gothic art, the most famous architectural style of the period. In the building, which has 3 corridors and 6 side sections, there are also small places of worship.
You can visit the Selimiye Mosque, which is open for worship today, in the city center of Nicosia every day.
There are many cafes and restaurants around.
It is an hour's drive from the villa.
Entrance to Selimiye Mosque is free.
[1h Drive] Built in the Ottoman period, the Great Inn has been used for different purposes throughout history, but today it welcomes its visitors with all its splendor as a favorite inn where handmade products are sold, cafes and festivals are held.
The Great Khan is located within the Walls. It serves as a two-storey motel built in 1572 by Muzaffer Pasha, the first Ottoman Governor of Cyprus. It consists of 68 similar rectangular rooms. There is a small mosque in the middle. This enormous structure was in the structure of business centers inside the bazaar during the Ottoman period in Anatolia.
The inn currently serves as a cafe in the lower part and small shops in the upper part.
It is an hour's drive from the villa by car.
Entrance is free.
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Büyük Han
[1h Drive] Built in the Ottoman period, the Great Inn has been used for different purposes throughout history, but today it welcomes its visitors with all its splendor as a favorite inn where handmade products are sold, cafes and festivals are held.
The Great Khan is located within the Walls. It serves as a two-storey motel built in 1572 by Muzaffer Pasha, the first Ottoman Governor of Cyprus. It consists of 68 similar rectangular rooms. There is a small mosque in the middle. This enormous structure was in the structure of business centers inside the bazaar during the Ottoman period in Anatolia.
The inn currently serves as a cafe in the lower part and small shops in the upper part.
It is an hour's drive from the villa by car.
Entrance is free.
[1h Drive] Its history is unclear, but it is estimated that Girne has been inhabited since the tenth century; but most of the current Kyrenia Harbor was shaped by the Venetians. The Venetians, who seized the dominance of the island in 1489, started to take defensive measures against the Ottoman empire, and although the port of Kyrenia is the most important port of the island, it was thought that it was planned to increase its defense with the Kyrenia castle, since it is very close to the mainland.
Today, however; The port, which is decorated with restaurants and bars, is not used for sea transportation, and has become one of the main entertainment centers of Kyrenia, where yachts and fishermen take shelter. The port is among the leading entertainment centers of Kyrenia. You can have pleasant conversations while sipping your drinks at the marina, which appeals to every budget with its restaurants, cafes and bars.
1 hour drive from villa.
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Port de Kyrenia
Küpdemir Sokak[1h Drive] Its history is unclear, but it is estimated that Girne has been inhabited since the tenth century; but most of the current Kyrenia Harbor was shaped by the Venetians. The Venetians, who seized the dominance of the island in 1489, started to take defensive measures against the Ottoman empire, and although the port of Kyrenia is the most important port of the island, it was thought that it was planned to increase its defense with the Kyrenia castle, since it is very close to the mainland.
Today, however; The port, which is decorated with restaurants and bars, is not used for sea transportation, and has become one of the main entertainment centers of Kyrenia, where yachts and fishermen take shelter. The port is among the leading entertainment centers of Kyrenia. You can have pleasant conversations while sipping your drinks at the marina, which appeals to every budget with its restaurants, cafes and bars.
1 hour drive from villa.
[30min Drive] Built between 1298 and 1312 during the time of the Lusignans, it is one of the most beautiful Gothic structures in the entire Mediterranean world. The Lusignan kings were first in St. Sophia Cathedral, then the King of Cyprus, and then St. Nicholas is crowned as King of Jerusalem. These ceremonies were held until it was converted into a mosque in 1571.
The architecture of the western façade of the cathedral, which is the most beautiful and especially the best preserved, is a work of art influenced by the Reims Cathedral in France. The 16th century Venetian gallery of the cathedral, which has a unique window inlaid in the Gothic style, is located in the courtyard and is used as a fountain today. A Venetian coat of arms is seen above the round windows at the entrance. The fruit of the tree in the garden is called the Pharaoh fruit among the people.
It is 30 minutes from the villa.
There are many cafes and restaurants around.
Entrance is free.
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Lala Mustafa Pasa Kamisi Mosque
12 Liman Yolu Sk[30min Drive] Built between 1298 and 1312 during the time of the Lusignans, it is one of the most beautiful Gothic structures in the entire Mediterranean world. The Lusignan kings were first in St. Sophia Cathedral, then the King of Cyprus, and then St. Nicholas is crowned as King of Jerusalem. These ceremonies were held until it was converted into a mosque in 1571.
The architecture of the western façade of the cathedral, which is the most beautiful and especially the best preserved, is a work of art influenced by the Reims Cathedral in France. The 16th century Venetian gallery of the cathedral, which has a unique window inlaid in the Gothic style, is located in the courtyard and is used as a fountain today. A Venetian coat of arms is seen above the round windows at the entrance. The fruit of the tree in the garden is called the Pharaoh fruit among the people.
It is 30 minutes from the villa.
There are many cafes and restaurants around.
Entrance is free.
[1h 45min Drive] Altın Kumsal or Altınkum Beach is a beach located on the Karpaz Peninsula of Cyprus, between Dipkarpaz and Apostolos Andreas Monastery. It is a very pleasant and quiet beach for swimming.
It stretches for about 4 kilometers from Iyitas Cape in the east to Adatepe Tombolosu in the west, enters 130 meters from the sea and is surrounded by sand dunes. It gets its name from the golden sands it has. The beach, which is within the scope of Karpaz Special Environmental Protection Area, is a spawning area for Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas sea turtles.
It is 1 hour 45 minutes drive from the villa.
Beaches have variable sunbed fees.
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Golden Beach
[1h 45min Drive] Altın Kumsal or Altınkum Beach is a beach located on the Karpaz Peninsula of Cyprus, between Dipkarpaz and Apostolos Andreas Monastery. It is a very pleasant and quiet beach for swimming.
It stretches for about 4 kilometers from Iyitas Cape in the east to Adatepe Tombolosu in the west, enters 130 meters from the sea and is surrounded by sand dunes. It gets its name from the golden sands it has. The beach, which is within the scope of Karpaz Special Environmental Protection Area, is a spawning area for Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas sea turtles.
It is 1 hour 45 minutes drive from the villa.
Beaches have variable sunbed fees.
[5min Drive] It is a popular beach very close to the villa, you can visit it for a swim during the day. There are markets and a mini restaurant nearby. It is open to the public.
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Long Beach
[5min Drive] It is a popular beach very close to the villa, you can visit it for a swim during the day. There are markets and a mini restaurant nearby. It is open to the public.
[15min Drive] The son of a Jewish family born in Salamis, St. Barnabas, after studying in Jerusalem, returned to Cyprus and in 45 to spread Christianity, St. He started working with Paul. Because of these activities, he was killed by his citizens and his body was hidden in a swamp to be thrown into the sea.
The disciples of Barnabas followed the events, and his body was buried in an underground cave in the west of Salamis, and they put a copy of the gospel made by St.Mathews on his chest. Since the location of the body is unknown, it was kept secret for many years. Later, this place was converted into a monastery. The monastery was completed in 477.
The monastery consists of a church, a courtyard, and rooms on three sides of the courtyard where priests once lived. st. Barnabas church has a rich collection of icons, mostly from the 18th century.
15 minutes drive from the villa
There is a cafe around
Entry is free
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Monastère de Saint-Barnabé
[15min Drive] The son of a Jewish family born in Salamis, St. Barnabas, after studying in Jerusalem, returned to Cyprus and in 45 to spread Christianity, St. He started working with Paul. Because of these activities, he was killed by his citizens and his body was hidden in a swamp to be thrown into the sea.
The disciples of Barnabas followed the events, and his body was buried in an underground cave in the west of Salamis, and they put a copy of the gospel made by St.Mathews on his chest. Since the location of the body is unknown, it was kept secret for many years. Later, this place was converted into a monastery. The monastery was completed in 477.
The monastery consists of a church, a courtyard, and rooms on three sides of the courtyard where priests once lived. st. Barnabas church has a rich collection of icons, mostly from the 18th century.
15 minutes drive from the villa
There is a cafe around
Entry is free