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Sightseeing

Explore the best sightseeing spots in Northern Cyprus, where rich history meets natural beauty and Mediterranean charm. From ancient ruins and medieval castles to golden beaches, mountain trails, and coastal towns, this region is filled with unforgettable places to visit. Discover top attractions in Northern Cyprus, including cultural landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and hidden villages that showcase the island’s unique heritage. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply want to soak in breathtaking views, Northern Cyprus offers endless things to do and hidden gems waiting to be explored.

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Historic Acendu Fountain surrounded by stonework in North Cyprus

Acendu Fountain

Coastal village of Alsancak with sea views and restaurants

Alsancak

Ancient artifacts on display at the Cyprus Archaeology Museum

Archaeology Museum

Byzantine-style Ayia Zoni Church with stone arches

Ayia Zoni Church

Ottoman Baldoken Graveyard with domed tombs in Kyrenia

Baldoken Graveyard

Gothic ruins of Bellapais Abbey above Kyrenia

Bellapais Abbey

Buffavento Castle ruins perched high in Kyrenia Mountains

Buffavento Castle

Historic Ottoman bathhouse Cafer Pasha Hammam in Nicosia

Cafer Pasha Hammam

Ancient Cumbez (mulberry) tree in Nicosia

Cumbez Tree

Small historic Dükkanlar Önü Mosque in Nicosia

Dükkanlar Önü Mosque

Archaeological site of Bronze Age Enkomi near Famagusta

Enkomi Village

Armenian Ganchvor Monastery in Famagusta old town

Ganchvor Monastery

Scenic viewpoint known as “Gidilecek Son Nokta” in Karpaz

Gidilecek Son Nokta

Gothic-style Haydar Pasha Mosque in Nicosia old town

Haydar Pasha Mosque

Small Ottoman Iplik Bazaar Mosque in Nicosia

Iplik Bazaar Mosque

Traditional mountain village Karmi with restored houses

Karmi Village

Ottoman caravanserai Kumarcilar Han in Nicosia

Kumarcilar Han

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (St. Nicholas Cathedral) in Famagusta

Lala Mustafa Pasha

Arched stone aqueduct in Lefke region

Lefke Aqueduct

Hidden Malatya Waterfall in Kyrenia Mountains

Malatya Waterfall

Ancient monumental olive trees in Kalkanlı

Monumental Olive Trees

Othello’s Tower and fortress gate in Famagusta

Othello's Tower

Peace and Freedom Museum commemorating 1974 events

Peace & Freedom Museum

Historic Cyprus Government Railway relics and wagons

Railways

Ancient Salamis ruins with columns and amphitheatre

Salamis Ruins

Sinan Pasha Mosque (St. Peter and Paul Church) in Famagusta

Sinan Pasha Mosque

Gothic St Anne Church in Famagusta old town

St Anne Church

Ruins of St George of the Latins Church in Famagusta

St George of the Latins

St Nikolas Church in Iskele with bell and dome

St Nikolas Church

The Blue House museum of former Greek commander in Kyrenia

The Blue House

Gothic Twin Churches in Famagusta

The Twin Churches

Ruins of the Venetian Palace in Famagusta

Venetian Palace

Olive village of Zeytinlik near Kyrenia with traditional charm

Zeytinlik

Ottoman-era Agha Cafer Pasha building with traditional architecture

Agha Cafer Pasha

Fresco-covered dome of Antiphonitis Monastery near Esentepe

Antiphonitis Monastery

Medieval Arsenal Bastion within the Venetian walls of Famagusta

Arsenal Bastion

Ancient Ayias Trias Basilica mosaics near Sipahi village

Ayias Trias Basilica

Lively Bandabulya Market in central Nicosia

Bandabulya

Panoramic view of the Besparmak (Kyrenia) mountain range

Besparmak Mountains

Traditional Turkish bath Büyük Hamam in Nicosia

Büyük Hamam

Catalköy village with sea views and stone houses

Catalköy

Classic cars displayed at Cyprus Car Museum, Nicosia

Cyprus Car Museum

Stone Efendi Fountain with Ottoman carvings

Efendi Fountain

Hilltop village of Esentepe with sea panorama

Esentepe

Gemikonağı harbour and Lefke coastal promenade

Gemikonağı

Ancient Greco-Roman rock-cut tombs in Cyprus hills

Greco-Roman Rock Tombs

Preserved historical military tank monument in Kyrenia

Historical Tank

Seaside town of Iskele with promenade and beaches

Iskele

Luxury Karpaz Gate Marina with yachts and restaurants

Karpaz Gate Marina

Coastal city of Kyrenia with harbour and castle

Kyrenia

Lapidary Museum displaying ancient stone artifacts

Lapidary Museum

Capital city Lefkoşa (Nicosia) with old city walls

Lefkoşa

Fortified Martinengo Bastion in Famagusta

Martinengo Bastion

Contemporary exhibits at Cyprus Museum of Modern Arts

Museum of Modern Arts

Village of Ozanköy with olive trees and stone houses

Ozanköy

Archaeological island site of Petra tou Limnidi

Petra tou Limnidi

Native reptiles and snakes of Northern Cyprus

Reptiles & Snakes

Outdoor sculptures displayed in North Cyprus parks

Sculpture

Soli ancient city ruins and basilica mosaics

Soli Ruins

St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum near Salamis

St Barnabas Monastery

St Hilarion Castle fortress high above Kyrenia

St Hilarion Castle

Ancient St Simeon Church ruins near Famagusta

St Simeon Church

Modern New Mosque with tall minarets in Nicosia

The New Mosque

Turunçlu Mosque with Ottoman dome in Nicosia

Turunçlu Mosque

Archaeological ruins of Vouni Palace overlooking Morphou Bay

Vouni Palace

Ruins of the deserted village of Agios Sozomenos near Nicosia

Agios Sozomenos

Apostolos Andreas Monastery overlooking the sea at Karpaz Peninsula

Apostolos Andreas

Contemporary Cypriot art displayed in North Cyprus galleries

Art Galleries

Bafra coastline with sandy beaches and resort hotels

Bafra

Bedesten (St. Nicholas Church) in Nicosia turned cultural centre

Bedesten

Fishing harbour of Boğaz with colourful boats

Boğaz (Karpaz)

Restored Ottoman inn Büyük Han courtyard in Nicosia

Büyük Han

Memorial monument to pilot Cengiz Topel in Lefke

Cengiz Topel Monument

Ottoman-style Dervis Pasha Mansion museum interior

Dervis Pasha Mansion

Ancient Efendi Water Cistern near Kyrenia

Efendi Water Cistern

Walled city of Famagusta with medieval architecture

Famagusta

Monument of King George VI in Nicosia park

George VI Monument

Citrus town of Güzelyurt with museum and churches

Güzelyurt

Hz. Ömer Tomb and mosque by the Kyrenia coast

Hz. Ömer Tomb

Kantara Castle overlooking the Mesaoria plain and sea

Kantara Castle

Untouched nature and wild donkeys at Karpaz National Park

Karpaz National Park

Kyrenia Castle and picturesque old harbour at sunset

Kyrenia Castle & Harbour

Coastal village Lapta with walking trail and sea views

Lapta

Aerial view of star-shaped Venetian Walls of Nicosia

Lefkoşa Venetian Walls

Whirling dervish Mevlevi Tekke Museum in Nicosia

Mevlevi Tekki Museum

Namik Kemal Dungeon Museum inside Famagusta fortress

Namik Kemal Dungeon

Byzantine Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church remains

Panagia Chrysopolitissa

Ottoman-era Piri Mehmet Pasha Mosque in Famagusta

Piri Mehmet Pasha Mosque

Rivettina Bastion fortifications in Famagusta walls

Rivettina Bastion

Selimiye Mosque (former St. Sophia Cathedral) in Nicosia

Selimiye Mosque

Abandoned Armenian Sourp Magar Monastery in Kyrenia Mountains

Sourp Magar Monastery

Ruins of medieval St Francis Church in Famagusta

St Francis Church

St Mamas Monastery in Güzelyurt with Byzantine icons

St Mamas Monastery

Night sky stargazing over the mountains of North Cyprus

Stargazing

The Noble Peasant sculpture and viewpoint near Esentepe

The Noble Peasant

Abandoned Varosha Ghost Town beachfront hotels

Varosha Ghost Town

Bronze Age Vounous Cemetery archaeological site

Vounous Cemetery

Loggerhead turtles nesting on Alagadi Turtle Beach, Kyrenia

Alagadi Turtle Beach

Historic Arapahmet Mosque in the old quarter of Nicosia

Arapahmet Mosque

Ruins of Ayia Philon Church by the sea in Karpaz

Ayia Philon Church

Seaside village of Bahçeli with scenic mountain backdrop

Bahçeli

Peaceful Bellapais village with mountain and sea views

Bellapais

Local craft beer brewery in Northern Cyprus

Breweries

Traditional eco-village of Büyükkonuk showcasing Cypriot crafts

Büyükkonuk Village

Medieval Chain Tower of Famagusta city walls

Chain Tower

Memorial museum dedicated to Dr. Fazıl Küçük in Nicosia

Dr. Fazıl Küçük Museum

Ruins of Elausa Monastery in Karpaz countryside

Elausa Monastery

Wildlife and wildflowers native to Northern Cyprus

Flora & Fauna

Scenic Geçitköy Dam reservoir near Kyrenia

Geçitköy Dam

Archaeological and natural history exhibits at Güzelyurt Museum

Güzelyurt Museum

Stalactites inside Incirli Cave in the Famagusta region

Incirli Cave

Karaoğlanoğlu Martyrs’ Memorial and military museum

Karaoğlanoğlu Memorial

Karşıyaka village with sea and mountain scenery

Karşıyaka

Venetian Kyrenia Gate entrance to Nicosia

Kyrenia Gate

Historic copper town of Lefke surrounded by orange groves

Lefke

Restored medieval Lusignan House museum in Nicosia

Lusignan House

Miniature replicas of Cypriot landmarks at Minia Cyprus

Minia Cyprus Museum

Gothic church of Notre Dame de Tyre in Nicosia

Notre Dame de Tyre

Ruins of Panayia Pergamininiotissa Church near Iskele

Panayia Pergamininiotissa

Venetian Porta Del Mare (Sea Gate) in Famagusta

Porta Del Mare Gate

The Round Tower landmark in Kyrenia old town

Round Tower

Shaykh Nazim’s Dergah spiritual centre in Lefke

Shaykh Nazim's Dergah

St Andrews Anglican Church near Kyrenia Harbour

St Andrews Church

St George of the Greeks Church with frescoes in Famagusta

St George of the Greeks

St Mary Church in Lapta with stone bell tower

St Mary Church

Tatlisu coastal village with beach and mountain views

Tatlisu

Royal Tombs of ancient Salamis archaeological site

The Royal Tombs

Venetian Column in Atatürk Square, Nicosia

Venetian Column

Wild donkeys roaming freely in the Karpaz Peninsula

Wild Donkeys

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