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St. Mamas Monastery and Icon museum

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St. Mamas Monastery and Icon museum One of the most revered Orthodox churches in Cyprus is the St. Mamas Monastery in Güzelyurt . Many people come to the monastery with faith and hope for help from the saint, whose sarcophagus with relics is embedded in one of the walls of the monastery. On the Icon St. Mamas is portrayed riding on the back of a lion and holding a lamb in his arms. Legend says that St. Mamas was a humble and poor man living in a cave in the Guzelyurt district. The town administrator of the time declared a mandate that everyone living on the island was bound to pay tax, but St. Mamas refused to, claiming that he lived in a cave up in the mountain. The furious duke ordered St. Mamas to be arrested and delivered to Nicosia, two soldiers escorted him. While on the way to Nicosia, St. Mamas saw a lion jump on a lamb. Witnessed by the terrified soldier, St. Mamas saved the lamb from the claws of the lion, taking it in his arms and then riding the lion until ...
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Monastery of St Barnabas

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The St Barnabas Monastery and Icon museum once marked the Western boundary of the ancient city of Salamis and is situated close to the Royal Tombs between Tuzla and Salamis . The site consists of a church, now an icon museum, a monastery, displaying an archaeological collection, and a chapel supposedly housing the remains of the saint himself. The buildings that we see today date from the 1750s. Once the center of the Cyprus Orthodox Church, the monastery is still in good condition. Outside the church, there is a courtyard, surrounded on three sides by buildings that once housed the monks and pilgrims coming to pray at the monastery. St Barnabas was one of the founders of the independent Cyprus Orthodox Church and is the patron saint of Cyprus. He was born in Salamis to a Jewish family who had emigrated from Syria to Cyprus. Barnabas spent most of his life in Jerusalem studying religion until he was finally appointed archbishop of his native Salamis. However, on his r...
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Transportation in North Cyprus

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This North Cyprus Transportation Guide provides details on how to both get to and from North Cyprus, as well as the best ways of getting around the country. A great way to explore this beautiful island is by taking one of the many interesting local North Cyprus tours on offer. We also have some useful information on North Cyprus so you can learn more about the country before your travels. North Cyprus is easily accessible by both sea and air, with flights from Europe and the UK to the Ercan Airport in North Cyprus. There are also flights to Larnaca Airport in South Cyprus, from which guests can rent a car or take a transfer to Kyrenia in 1.15 to 1.30 hours, depending on the traffic. There are daily ferry services from Turkey to the seaports at Famagusta and Kyrenia. These ferries cover the distance in about three hours. However, if you wish to bring your own car, the ferry offering this service takes around 8 hours. The freedom of driving yourself around the stunning landscape ...
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North Cyprus Destination Guide

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North Cyprus Destination Guide A vacation in North Cyprus can be whatever you want it to be! Many people just come to laze on its stunning beaches, whilst others get the adrenaline soaring with the array of outdoor activities to choose from. You can paraglide off the mountains to the coast, ride huge breakers on jet skis, scuba dive, explore the fascinating shipwrecks, burn rubber on the go-kart track and play an inspired round at Esentepe golf course , the newest golf course in North Cyprus. North Cyprus is the ideal place for both the adventurous and those looking to relax. Our North Cyprus Destination Guide below will give you an idea of the major highlights to be found on the island. You can also book one of our interesting tours in North Cyprus directly with us to see the sights or take a look at some of our general information for traveling throughout North Cyprus. Beaches Top The beaches of North Cyprus make a pleasant change from the usual rocky, crowded ones ...
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Agrotourism Holidays in North Cyprus

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Choosing an agrotourism holiday means you can enjoy a taste of the Cypriot countryside whilst supporting our rural village communities to preserve traditional practices. Each of our agrotourism accommodations is unique and offers our guests a rare opportunity to enjoy rural life in Cyprus like a local. From bread making and olive picking to milking the sheep each accommodation has numerous activities for guests to watch and take part in. Being surrounded by the stunning Cyprus countryside also means you can enjoy some lovely walks or peaceful cycle rides when not turning your hand at crafting or milking. North Cyprus Agrotourism Guesthouses and Accommodations There are a variety of guesthouses and other accommodations available in the Karpaz region of North Cyprus as well as in the Guzelyurt region to the west of the island. Some include views looking out from the foothills of the Troodos over Guzelyurt Bay, whilst others include beautifully decorated rooms within traditional ...
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Location: Northern Cyprus
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8 Tage Tour-Paket für Nordzypern

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Nordzypern ist ein kleines Land voller landschaftlicher und historischer Reize .  Auf engs tem Raum prägen sanfte Hügel, weite Ebenen, unbebaute Traumsträn de, hohe Berge und male risch verstreute Gebirgsdörfer das ein zig arti ge Landschaftsbild.  Golden Beach, Karpas-Halbinsel. Nordzypern Der türkische Teil Zyperns zählt mit einer Vielzahl an sehenswerter Kultur und prachtvoller Natur zu einem noch rela tiv unbe rühr ten Juwel am Rande Europas, das sich bis heute viel seiner Ursprünglichkeit bewahren konnte. Mystische antike Stätten, märchenhafte Burgen und der Zauber verfallener Klöster inmitten des Besparmak-Gebirges sind nur eini ge der Zeitzeugen der von vielen Kulturen geprägten Geschichte in dieser Region. Zu den herausragendsten Monumenten gehö ren vor allem die Burgen St. Hilarion und Kantara , die mit grandiosen Ausblicken über die Küste der Insel faszinieren. Doch auch die geteilte Hauptstadt Lefkosa be geis tert mit ihren Glanzpunkten wie dem traditio...
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Location: Northern Cyprus
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