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Lovely Cyprus (Part 2)

I am going to Introduce you Cyprus (as United),This is Part II hope you ll like it 🙂

INFORMATION ABOUT ISLAND

Floating on the waters of the European Mediterranean, but pointing longingly towards the shores of Syria, Turkey and Lebanon, Cyprus is an odd mixture. It is a kaleidoscopic blen😛 its cultural influences are dominated by Western Europe, but its geographic proximity to Asia and Africa gives it more than just a hint of the East. Long coveted by mainland Greece and Turkey, this small island has its own definite and beguiling character.


Whether you know it as the ‘island of sin’ (or ‘fun’) thanks to wild stories from Agia Napa

in the tourist centres of places like Pafos, Agia Napa or Lemesos (Limasol), you might feel as if you’ve entered a sunny, scorching Essex suburb with lobster-red Brits letting it all hang loose with a lukewarm can of Foster’s in tow.

But if curiosity draws you out of the cities, you’ll discover the small villages of the Akamas Peninsula and the heavenly golden beaches of the Karpas (Kırpaşa) Peninsula. Walk the gorgeous Troödos and Kyrenia (Girne) & the Northcoast and inhale the scent of the citrus groves of Morfou (Güzelyurt), or climb to the medieval castles with their shimmering island views.

Wander through the sea of wildflowers covering the island in spring, and Cyprus will take your breath away. With good walking shoes, a swimsuit and some sunscreen in your bag, you can have a trip you’ll remember for years.
ABOUT TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS

On 15 July 1974 the ruling military junta of Greece staged a coup to overthrow the democratically elected Government of Cyprus.

On 20 July Turkey, using the coup as a pretext, invaded Cyprus, purportedly to restore constitutional order. Instead, it seized 35% of the territory of Cyprus in the north, an act universally condemned as a gross infringement of international law and the UN Charter. Turkey, only 75 km away, had repeatedly claimed, for decades before the invasion and frequently afterwards, that Cyprus was of vital strategic importance to it. Ankara has defied a host of UN resolutions demanding the withdrawal of its occupation troops from the island.

On 1 November 1974, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution 3212, the first of many resolutions calling for respect for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and for the speedy withdrawal of all foreign troops.

Furthermore, the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Commission on Human Rights of the United Nations as well as the Non-Aligned Movement, the Commonwealth, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and other international organizations have demanded the urgent return of the refugees to their homes in safety and the full restoration of all the human rights of the population of Cyprus.

The invasion and occupation has had disastrous consequences. About 142.000 Greek Cypriots living in the north – nearly one quarter of the population of Cyprus – were forcibly expelled from the occupied northern part of the island where they constituted 80% of the population. These people are still deprived of the right to return to their homes and properties. A further 20.000 Greek Cypriots enslaved in the occupied area were gradually forced through intimidation and denial of their basic human rights to abandon their homes. Today there are fewer than 600 enslaved persons (Greek Cypriots and Maronites).

The invasion also had a disastrous impact on the Cyprus economy because 30% of the economically active population became unemployed and because of the loss of:
70% of the gross output
65% of the tourist accommodation capacity and 87% of hotel beds under construction
83% of the general cargo handling at Famagusta port
40% of school buildings
56% of mining and quarrying output
41% of livestock production
8% of agricultural exports
46% of industrial production
20% of the state forests



Lead Supporter of Enosis(United Greece and Cyprus)-Makarios III

The Barbarian Museum (In Northern Cyprus)which opened against Greeks and Greek Cypriots about 1974 attacks to Turks

KYRENIA-GIRNE DISTRICY PART II


KYRENIA

Kyrenia is the smallest of Cyprus' districts, and is the only one fully controlled by the Northern Cyprus, recognised only by Turkey.
A district administration in "exile" exists on the Republic of Cyprus controlled part of the island, near Ledra Palace, while the North Cyprus district has a kaymakam, which is Savaş Orakçıoğlu at the moment.


KYRENIA FROM ST.HILLARION

Situated on the north coast of Cyprus, Kyrenia, with its 6,000 year long history, unique remains of countless civilisations, miles of natural beaches, calm sea, and mild climate is an idyllic Mediterranean town.


FIVE FINGER MOUNTAINS

Bounded to the north by the sea and to the south by the greenery of the Beşparmak (Fivefinger) Mountain range, it offers the most magnificent scenery on the island.

Kyrenia's charming and tiny harbour, full of yachts and fishing boats, is framed by the colossal hulk of its Crusader castle. With the backdrop of the jagged mountains behind and the calm sparkling sea in front, the harbour has an intoxicatingly serene atmosphere.



Kyrenia is an easy place to while away any time of the day, exploring shops, markets and local cafés in late morning, strolling in the narrow cobbled alleys behind the harbour in the afternoon, or stepping out for a brisk walk along the promenade and sea wall in the evening.


KYRENIA CASTLE AT NIGHT


The beautiful harbour is dominated by the majestic Kyrenia Castle which houses a museum containing the remains of the one of the oldest ancient ships salvaged from the sea.


KYRENIA CASTLE

Overlooking the entrance to the harbour is Kyrenia Castle. Dating from the time of the Byzantines, its massive defences surround a complex mixture of building styles from centuries before and it is likely that there was a Roman fort here originally. Subsequently enlarged and strengthened by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle is now home to many historical artefacts and is the current resting-place of the world's oldest shipwreck.


COASTAL RESORTS OF KYRENIA

As the sun sets, Kyrenia harbour again becomes the focus of activity as the locals take their evening stroll and the cafés and bistros that face the sea prepare for their nightly trade. Crisp white linen and small vases of local flowers are lovingly arranged on tabletops to welcome the evening's guests to wine and dine in the cooling breeze.


SAINT HILLARION CASTLE

Just a few minutes drive away, lies the fairy-tale castle of St.Hilarion. Rumoured to be the original inspiration for Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty',



St Hilarion was built during the crusades and those intrepid enough to brave the long walk to its battlements will be rewarded with stunning views of Kyrenia and the whole of the island's northern coastline..


BELLAPAIS

The enchanting village of Bellapais overlooking the town with its ancient abbey offers a peace and quiet for and is ideal starting point for hill-walking.


BELLAPAIS

The beauty of Bellapais is legendary. Set in the mountains, just ten minutes above Kyrenia, a visit to this 14th century Lusignan abbey with its fabulous location and pervasive atmosphere of calm is a must.
When Lawrence Durrell, famous British author, bought a house in the village of Bellapais, he felt 'guilty of an act of fearful temerity in trying to settle in so fantastic a place'.


THE CENTRAL MARINA OF KYRENIA

A picturesque port with a population of just 22,000, Kyrenia is the most popular tourist destination in Northern Cyprus. A Venetian harbour town in the past, it is backed by the dramatic wooded hills of Beşparmak Mountains.


KYRENIA STREET VIEW

For those who love to shop you will not be disappointed, Kyrenia offers a vast array of shopping outlets that provide everything you could possibly need from Cypriot antiques and souvenirs to designer fashions. You should also go to Kyrenia Open Market if you want to say I have been to Kyrenia. There is also an excellent range of restaurants and hotels to suit every budget and taste. Dome Hotel Kyrenia is the most popular hotel in the city.


FORTRESS OF KYRENIA


SALAMIS RUINS OF KYRENIA


PANAROMIC VIEW OF KYRENIA


HOTEL VIEW OF KYRENIA


MOSQUE IN KYRENIA


KYRENIA STREET VIEW


POLISH MONUMENT IN KYRENIA

ARTICLE PARTS
1-FAMAGUSTA
2-KYRENIA
3-LARNACA
4-LIMASSOL
5-PAPHOS
6-NICOSIA

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