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Nicosia |
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North Cyprus is an island rich
in history, below are some places of interest which you can visit as you
tour around the island. Click on links below for more detail in each region
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Derviş Paşa Mansion |
| The owner of this two-storey 19th century
mansion was Derviş Paşa, the publisher of "Zaman" – the
first Turkish newspaper in Cyprus. The mansion is in the
historically charming Arap Ahmet district of the city and
has two entrances: on the main entrance, the year 1219 of
the Muslim Calendar (1807) is visible, whilst the year
1869 is visible on the ornamented ceiling of the main room
which... |
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Museum of Mevlevi Tekke |
| South of the Kyrenia Gate, you will find
the Mevlana Museum, a fine 16th century rectangular
building on which rest six domes. It was constructed by a
general named Arap Ahmet Paşa following the Ottoman
conquest of the island. Arap Ahmet Pasa, together with the
commander of the conquering army, Lala Mustafa Paşa, was a
member of the Mevlevi order (order of dervishes founded by
Mevlana Ja... |
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Selmiye Mosque |
| The Selimiye Mosque is one of the most
important mosques in North Cyprus (all the great Muslim
festivals being conducted here), as well as being one of
the finest examples of Gothic architecture on the island.
Formerly the Cathedral of St. Sophia, the current building
was constructed in the 13th century, but in 1976, it was
discovered to have been built over the ruins of an even
earlier building. ... |
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Bedesten |
| Constructed in the 12th century, this
Byzantine church (St. Nicholas Church) was later enlarged
with Gothic annexes built by the Lusignans. The Venetians
also altered the building somewhat before handing it to
over the Greek Orthodox Metropolis. Then, during the
Ottoman period, this building changed hands again, serving
as a depot and a market where mostly textile products were
sold.&n... |
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The Great Inn |
| Dating back to the 16th century, this
Ottoman building situated in Asmalti Street used to serve
as a 67-room inn for locals or caravans passing through
the town. Following careful restoration, it now houses
several galleries and handicraft shops, as well as a
café/restaurant where you can enjoy traditional Turkish
Cypriot food. Occasionally, it is also the setting for
plays, concerts and special r... |
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