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Kyrenia was founded in the 10th century BC., by Achaean settlers and
was for many centuries one of the ten kingdoms of Cyprus. In the 7th
century it was fortified by the Byzantines who built the original
Kyrenia Castle later expanded by the Lusignans and then by the Venetians.
Under Ottoman rule the town remained a minor port. The British built
a harbour and a quay. Under British rule, the town was an en-route
resting place for officers, captains and their families for its picturesque
situation, its beautiful Kyrenia harbour and its leisurely and romantic
atmosphere. The town still retains its character with many restaurants
and bars by the harbour and i| small hotels spreading east and west
of the town. The region, now an attractive holiday resort, boasts
many historic sites worth visiting. Among these the Kyrenia Castle
and the Shipwreck Museum, the St. Hilarion Castle, the Bellapais Abbey,
the Folk Arts and the Icon museums are the most important. Places To Visit in Kyrenia North Cyprus; Kyrenia Harbour - Kyrenia Castle - Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum - Saint Hilarion Castle - Buffavento Castle - Antiphonitis Church - Bellapais Abbey - Lambousa Antique City |
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