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.
Northern Cyprus – Currency
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Northern Cyprus – Rent a Car
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.
Northern Cyprus – Is it Safe?
The other question that may come immediately to mind:
is it safe in Northern Cyprus?
-It is safe.
It’s not like e.g., North and South Korea.
Anyway, I still recommend to check the current situation before visiting Northern Cyprus,
things may change, rules may change.
Northern Cyprus – Flag
The flag of the Northern Cyprus is basically the flag of Turkey with the colors reversed and two horizontal red stripes added at the top and bottom.
Northern Cyprus – How to Enter?
The rules how to enter Northern Cyprus may change,
so I won’t write how it is or how it was when I was there.
Just please check everything before your trip!
Northern Cyprus – Why This Place on My Blog?
If Northern Cyprus is not a “real country”, why do I have a month about it on my blog?
Well, I visited the whole island of Cyprus, and both, southern and northern parts are very interesting for tourists. I also felt it would be a bit unfair to describe northern part while talking about the Republic of Cyprus.