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Salamis Ruins, Famagusta, North Cyprus

One ‘must see’ on your list of historical sights in North Cyprus should definitely be the ruins of Salamis in Famagusta, not just because it’s a great place to walk around and explore but also because it is undoubtedly the most important archaeological site on Cyprus to have been unearthed to date. Spanning at least one square mile, only a small part of the area has been excavated so far and it is believed that up to 90 percent is still lying underground. Read more

Büyük Han (Great Inn), Lefkosa, North Cyprus

One historical sight that you have to see when visiting North Cyprus is the wonderful and vibrant Büyük Han in Lefkoşa. It’s one of the main attractions for tourists, but also has its own local community feel, with residents and tourists alike spending time soaking up its unique atmosphere. Read more

Vouni Palace, North Cyprus

Another major site to see in North Cyprus is the ruin of Vouni which is closely linked to the nearby ruins of Soli on the west coast of the island. Yes, there are many ruins in North Cyprus - which is why, for those of us who love Cyprus’ ancient history in any shape or form, it’s a great place to visit! Read more

The Ruins of Soli, North Cyprus

When visiting or indeed living in Northern Cyprus, there is so much to see in the way of historical sites, and there are some sites which are an absolute must see. In this article we will detail the delights of Soli, a fascinating site in terms of world history. Read more

Mavi Köşk, Güzelyurt, North Cyprus

The Mavi Köşk is an almost secretive place that we have been seeing the odd snippet about in the press for ages. It’s a place hidden away in an army camp belonging to the Turkish Peace Forces and located out towards Güzelyurt. There is not much to read about it officially to be honest, so we thought we would go and see if we could expand a bit on that which has been written! Now we can safely say, if you are looking to have a day out in North Cyprus then we would recommend you go and see it, it’s fascinating. Read more

Mevlevi Tekke Museum, Lefkoşa, North Cyprus

If you’re going to Lefkoşa for the day then perhaps you might consider visiting the Mevlevi Tekke Museum which is definitely one of the bustling city’s quieter and more peaceful places to enjoy. Read more

Lambousa Tombs & Fish Tanks, Lapta, North Cyprus

Recently when thinking about going for a day out, and then finding that it was the afternoon before we actually committed to doing something, a friend suggested we take a trip to the Lambousa tombs and the surrounding areas, which are still very much intact and an interesting site to spend some time exploring. Read more

Places of Interest, North Cyprus - Overview

Visitors to Northern Cyprus are spoilt for choice when it comes to ‘places to see,’ and whilst you might feel that there is not enough in one place you can always take a day to explore places, fit in some shopping, have some lunch at one of the many restaurants around, and take in the sights in one area. Read more

Places of Interest, Central Kyrenia

In central Kyrenia there are many ways in which to spend a day, and you would be surprised how quickly the time goes! It’s a great place to even just spend time sitting in the harbour, people watching, having a drink and some lunch in one of the many restaurants, taking in some of the sights and sounds, and perhaps popping into the odd shop along the way! Read more

Places of Interest, West of Kyrenia

Going west from Kyrenia, there are many places to stop off and explore - and you may be surprised to learn that there are many more than you will usually find in most guidebooks. The further west you travel from Kyrenia you come across many fascinating and historical places that remain a proud testament to an island rich in history. Read more

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