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View
of the town from St. Hilarion |
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Girne (or Kyrenia as it is known to
Greek Cypriotes) is undoubtedly the prettiest town in
Cyprus. It is located on the narrow stretch of coast
between the Kyrenia Mountains and the sea and had the
only decent harbour along the entire north coast. |
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Kyrenia
castle and harbour |
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harbour has always been heavily fortified and the present
day castle is the product of Roman, Byzantine, Lusignan
and Venetian military activity. |
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Post
Box |
Granite
Roman Column |
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Kyrenia.
Chain Tower |
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squat structure with the small pillar on top is the
old chain tower, where the heavy chain used to block
the harbour entrance was attached. |
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Kyrenia
Castle and the entrance to the harbour |
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The
Byzantine Chapel in Kyrenia Castle |
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The
Interior of the Castle |
The
Shipwreck Museum |
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The
Harbour at Dusk |
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