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Travel : Cyprus |
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Travel : Cyprus |
| A delightful
Mediterranean island anchored off the Middle East, and a favorite of
sun-worshippers, amateur archaeologists and divers alike. |
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Larnaca
One of Cyprus' string of southern port cities,
notable mostly for its beach and fish restaurants... and above
all, the wreck of the Zenobia! Shown: Hala
Sultan Tekke at dusk |
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Nicosia
(Lefkosía)
The last divided capital. See also North Cyprus. Shown: Sign
on the Green Line
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Paphos
A mecca for both sun-seeking tourists and
archaeology buffs. Shown:
Ancient Greek amphitheatre |
| Either the "Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus" or the "Area inaccessible due to occupation
by the Turkish army", depending on who you ask, since 1974 the northern
half of Cyprus has been a more unusual tourist destination. |
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Northern
Cyprus
Some pictures from a half-day dash through
northern Nicosia (Lefkosa), the castle of St. Hilarion, Kyrenia (Girne)
and Bellapais. Shown:
Atatürk Square, North Nicosia |
