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Northern Cyprus – Currency

The new Turkish lira is the official currency of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
I was sometimes using euro, but the rest was always given in Turkish lira.

For visiting Cyprus, it’s very convenient to rent a car.
There are some restrictions, because of the insurance, and it’s not always possible to visit North Cyprus by car from the South. When you rent a car in the North, then you are not allowed to go South.
However, rules may change, so check everything shortly before traveling.

Northern Cyprus – Buffavento Castle

If you like hiking and ruins, check the Buffavento Castle on the Kyrenia Range.

Northern Cyprus – Bellapais Monastery

Bellapais Abbey is also known as Bellapais Monastery.
Its name comes from French and means “Abbey of Peace”.
I have to say, I didn’t expect to see something like that on the island.

Northern Cyprus – Shipwreck Museum in Kyrenia

Shipwreck Museum is also a must-visit place in Kyrenia.
You’ll see there a ship from the period of the Hellenistic kingdoms founded after the death of Alexander; so something very old and very unique! Highly recommend!

Northern Cyprus – Kyrenia

Kyrenia is a small, busy, tourist, harbour town.
Everyone should find there something nice;
if not, “just outside Kyrenia” there are a few more attractions. 🙂

Northern Cyprus – Queen’s window of St Hilarion Castle

And one more picture of the St Hilarion Castle,
with so-called the Queen’s window.

Northern Cyprus – Hiking St Hilarion Castle

Don’t forget to take good hiking shoes for visiting the St Hilarion Castle;
there is lots to see. 🙂

Northern Cyprus – The Best of

For me, the Saint Hilarion Castle is the most interesting place in Northern Cyprus.
I’ll show you some more pictures in the following days,
and maybe you’ll agree with me. 🙂

Northern Cyprus – Tourism

Tourism is very important in Northern Cyprus,
and many people live from tourism;
so that’s also a reason to not be afraid of visiting Northern Cyprus.

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