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Kyrenia Harbour

The historic Kyrenia harbour is situated on the north coast of Cyprus and has a 6,000 year long history, dating back to the time of the Byzantines. The harbour is a small but charming place, where one will find everything from calm ambiance and soothing atmosphere to beautiful views and stunning surroundings. The harbour is appreciated for its natural beauty. In its heyday it was lined with warehouses, stored with fruits of the countryside whilst they awaited export. There has been a settlement at Kyrenia since the 10th century BC, but the harbour today was shaped most by the Venetians.

At the entrance to the harbour is the Byzantine Kyrenia castle which has been influenced by the Lusignans and then the Venetians amongst others. Originally built as a roman fort, the impressive castle is stacked full of history and is now home to an informative museum which houses the oldest shipwreck in the world dating back to the 16th century. [1]

Kyrenia – Port and Marinas

The history of Kyrenia harbour dates back to the 10th century BC but its shape as we know it today only came about during Venetian times. It was in 1489 that the Venetians changed the island and the harbour to protect it against invasion. In 1489 Kyrenia was a very important port and it was therefore necessary to protect it.

Kyrenia castle guards the harbor and its towers mark the entrance to the harbour. There is also a Marine Marty’s Monument on the opposite side of the harbor entrance which helps to guide sailors. The custom house is located in the west corner of the harbour and in ancient times a chain gate was stretched across the entrance to prevent enemy ships from entering the harbour.

Kyrenia harbour cafés

Shaped like a horseshoe, the harbour at Kyrenia provides tourists with some spectacular views. From expensive yachts in the marina to fishing boats on their daily trips and not to mention the cruise boats that can take you to some of the best beaches in North Cyrpus.

The buildings are now mostly all restaurants, all of which have tables and chairs lining the water. By day, Kyrenia Harbour is a place for relaxation and contemplation. Restaurants and cafes line the water, welcoming guests to partake in a Turkish coffee or to sample their fine local cuisine. The castle at the east end of the harbour is a very spectacular site and within its walls there is a 12 century chapel showing reused late Roman capitals. The cafés themselves are as historic as their surroundings, being housed in old carob storage warehouses. At one time, carob beans were a major export for Cyprus, sold all over the world as a substitute for chocolate.

Tourism

Due to diverse entertainment offered to the visitors Kyrenia has gained the reputation of the tourist capital of Turkish Cyprus. It is one of the best resorts in the Mediterranean offering travellers sea recreation, night entertainment, shopping and a large variety of restaurants. The population of the city is 38,000 people. Annually Kyrenia welcomes up to 50,000 tourists from all over the world. Kyrenia is known for its historic harbour, in previous days lined with warehouses in which were stored the fruits of the countryside whilst they awaited export. The Kyrenia harbour is currently used largely for pleasure craft, and the buildings are now mostly restaurants, with outdoor tables along the water. A larger harbour is located a few miles east of Kyrenia Cyprus centre, used by commercial shipping and ferries from the Turkish mainland.

Kyrenia Castle

Kyrenia Castle has been standing since the 7th Centuryand many believe it was built to protect the town against raids from the Arab lands. Throughout the centuries, Kyrenia Castle has undergone many restorations especially during the Lusignan period. Built during an era of knights and archery the castle was designed with this in mind. During reconstruction in 1489 the castle was remodelled to coincide with the artillery era. Two towers were also added but in 1570 the castle was once again under siege and taken over by the Ottomans. Like any castle built for protection, Kyrenia castle is entered via a bridge built over a moat which was until the 1400s filled with water.

See also

References

[2],cypnet.com
Byzantine Empire or Byzantium is the term conventionally used since the 19th century to describe the Greek-speaking Roman Empire of the Middle Ages, centered on its capital of Constantinople.
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Century means 100. The 10th century BC started the first day of 1000 BC and ended the last day of 901 BC.

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The Early Iron Age in the Near East, the period following the Bronze Age collapse.
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Venetian could mean:

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Lusignan family originated in the Poitou near Lusignan in western France in the early 10th century. By the end of the 11th century, they had risen to become the most prominent petty lords in the region from their castle at Lusignan.
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The oldest shipwreck is located in Northern Cyprus, Kyrenia (Turkish: Girne; Greek: Κερύνεια, "Keryneia").

It is located in Kyrenia Castle and houses the oldest trading ship known to us with her cargo, which was raised from the bottom of the
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Turkish coffee (see name and variants for other names) is coffee prepared by boiling finely powdered roast coffee beans in a pot, possibly with sugar, and serving it into a cup, where the dregs settle.
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C. siliqua

Binomial name
Ceratonia siliqua
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The Carob tree (from Arabic: خروب "kharoub" and Hebrew: חרוב Charuv),
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The 7th century is the period from 601 to 700 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era.

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During this century, the Eastern Roman Empire continued suffering setbacks, which increased after the 630s, when the Arab prophet Muhammad militantly
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Lusignan family originated in the Poitou near Lusignan in western France in the early 10th century. By the end of the 11th century, they had risen to become the most prominent petty lords in the region from their castle at Lusignan.
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Ottoman Empire or Ottoman Caliphate (1299 to 1922) (Old Ottoman Turkish: دولت عالیه عثمانیه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish:
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Kyrenia (Κερύνεια, Girne)

District Kyrenia
Population
 - City 52,000 (aprox)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)

Kyrenia
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The oldest shipwreck is located in Northern Cyprus, Kyrenia (Turkish: Girne; Greek: Κερύνεια, "Keryneia").

It is located in Kyrenia Castle and houses the oldest trading ship known to us with her cargo, which was raised from the bottom of the
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