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891: 902:, Kyrenia district was at first one of four, then one of six, administrative districts of the island and the town remained its administrative capital. The town's fortunes declined however as it was transformed into a garrison town. The Christian population was expelled from the fortified city, and no one was allowed to reside within the castle other than the artillerymen and their families. These men coerced the town's inhabitants and those of the surrounding villages, Christian and Muslim alike, with their arbitrary looting and crimes. The few local inhabitants who dared to stay were merchants and fishermen whose livelihood depended on the sea. They built their homes outside the city wall, which through time, neglect and disrepair, turned to ruin. The rest of the inhabitants moved further out to the area known as Pano Kyrenia or the 'Riatiko' (so called because it once belonged to a king) or fled further inland and to the mountain villages of 938:
Muslims and 594 Christians. However, a significant Muslim emigration from the town to Anatolia took place between 1881 and 1931, reducing the Muslim population ratio to only 36% in 1901, 32.5% in 1911, 30% in 1921, and 24% in 1931. One explanation for this exodus may be the general anxiety that prevailed among the island's Muslim population during the Balkan and First World wars, when the Ottomans fought against Greece in the former and Britain in the latter. Proclamation of the island as a British colony in 1924 caused further Turkish Cypriot emigration to Anatolia, symptomatic of the weak bond the Cypriot Turkish population had with the town. The Turkish Cypriot population proportion continued to decrease until 1960 when it reached 20%.
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the castle. The number of new hotels and tourists multiplied and a new road was constructed in the early 1970s connecting the town to Nicosia from the east. The town's cultural activities greatly increased. Other than the many traditional cultural and religious fairs and festivals annually celebrated, flower shows, yachting races, concerts and theater performances were organized. Kyrenia, the smallest of Cypriot towns, was undoubtedly the island's most precious jewel.
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Costas Catsellis, a young repatriate from the United States, came to the rescue by building the town's first modern hotels, the Seaview in 1922 and the Dome in 1932. Kyrenia's mild climate, picturesque harbour, numerous archeological sites, panoramic views that combined sea, mountains and vegetation,
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According to the 1831 census, which counted only male inhabitants, Muslims made up 52% of the population. By 1881, three years into the British administration of the island, Muslims and Christians in the town were still almost equal in numbers; the census for 1881 records the town's population as 570
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and invited street artists from Europe for performances. It has also been praised for its inclusive approach to local musicians as a way of encouraging cultural activity in Northern Cyprus. Under mayor Nidai Güngördü, the festival was renamed "Kyrenia Days of Culture and Arts" with activities spread
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In addition to its historical harbour, Kyrenia is home to a port named the Kyrenia Touristic Port, opened in 1987. This port is a major transport hub in Northern Cyprus due to its relative proximity to Turkey and is home to commercial activity, while being a place of entry for tourists who choose to
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Kyrenia is the centre of tourism in Northern Cyprus and one of the most important cities of Cyprus in terms of tourism. It hosts numerous shopping areas and malls, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife with a number of entertainment facilities. The harbour, in particular, is lined with cafés, bars and
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These first decades of British rule however, also saw increased economic hardship for the population. High taxation, frequent droughts, and a world economic depression were precipitating factors for a mass exodus of people from the town and district, first to Egypt and then to the United States. The
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The Romans succeeded the Ptolemies as rulers of Cyprus and during this time Lapithos became the administrative centre of the district. The numerous tombs excavated and the rich archeological finds dating from this period indicate however, that Kyrenia continued to be a populous and prosperous town.
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Through the use of milestones during Roman times, a new source appeared which shows that the road circuit around the island was completed. Kyrenia was connected via Soli and Paphos to the western and southern part of the island. At the same time, the road to the east was extended along the shore to
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which was lost for over a thousand years and rediscovered in medieval times, is a further important source upon which the later cartography of the Renaissance is based. Ptolemy, who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, about 150 A.D., gives the distances between the towns and settlements of Cyprus which are
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Despite these difficulties, the 1960s and early 1970s was a period of lively cultural and economic activity. A new town hall was built and a Folklore Museum established. The ancient shipwreck already alluded to was reassembled, together with all its amphorae and cargo, and permanently exhibited at
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In 1893, a hospital was built through private contributions and effort. By the 1900s (decade), Kyrenia was a buzzing little town with a new school building, its own newspaper, and social, educational, and athletic clubs. It was also a favoured vacation spot for many wealthy Nicosian families. Many
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Kyrenia is a cultural and economical centre, described as the tourism capital of Northern Cyprus. It is home to numerous hotels, nightlife and a port. It hosts an annual culture and arts festival with hundreds of participating artists and performers and is home to three universities with a student
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conquered Cyprus in 1191. The mountaintop castle of St. Hilarion dominates the town of Kyrenia and is visible for many miles along the coast. Historical records show that the castle was originally a monastery, founded about 800 when a monk by the name of Hilarion chose the site for his hermitage.
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The town's trade with the Anatolian coast and beyond the Levant sea was badly affected when in 1885, the then British government of the island began the Kyrenia harbour works that left the harbor wide open to the northern gales. Slowly, over the next decades, scores of caiques were wrecked within
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reached Kyrenia on 22 July 1974 during the UN-sponsored cease fire. The majority of the Greek Cypriot population of the city fled in the wake of the Turkish advance. A small group of Greek Cypriots who tried to remain within Kyrenia were kept in the Dome Hotel until October 1975, after which they
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An inscription found at the base of a limestone statue dating from 13 to 37 AD, refers to 'Kyrenians Demos' that is, the town's inhabitants. Here as everywhere else, the Romans left their mark by constructing a castle with a seawall in front of it so that boats and ships could anchor in safety.
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on the Cilician coast to Cyprus and circumnavigated the island, gave the distances from Asia Minor to the nearest point in Cyprus. This was 300 stadia, about 55 000 metres. He also recorded distances between towns. From Soli to Kyrenia he counted 350 stadia, from Kyrenia to Lapithos 50 and from
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governments, the island was ceded to Great Britain as a military base in the eastern Mediterranean. At first Great Britain did not undertake major administrative changes, so Kyrenia remained the district's capital. A road was constructed through the mountain pass to connect the town to
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were successful in dominating the whole island, all city kingdoms were abolished. Kyrenia however, because of its maritime trade, continued to prosper. In the 2nd century BC, it is cited as one of six Cypriot towns which were benefactors to the Oracle at
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In 1960, Cyprus gained its independence from Great Britain. However, the intercommunal conflict that broke out in 1963–64 between the island's Greek and Turkish population again eroded Kyrenia's prosperity. While skirmishes in Kyrenia were minimal, the
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The town revived again when bribes and gifts paid to local Turkish officials caused them to permit local maritime trade with Asia Minor and the Aegean islands to resume. In 1783, the church of Chrysopolitissa was renovated. Then in 1856, following the
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at the east end of the old harbour is a spectacular site. The castle dates back to Byzantine times and has served the Byzantines, Crusaders, Venetians, Ottomans, and British. Within its walls there is a 12th-century chapel containing reused late
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to meet the threat that the use of gunpowder and cannons posed. The castle's royal quarters and three of its four thin and elegant Frankish towers were demolished and replaced by thickset circular towers that could better withstand cannon fire.
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and international musicians participate. Another such organization is the Bellapais Spring Music Festival, which features operas and classical music concerts from Turkish Cypriot, Turkish and international individuals and institutions.
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and cut-rock cemeteries which are considered among the island's most important specimens of this period. Later, some of these caves were converted into churches and feature iconography, the most representative of which is that found at
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As the town grew prosperous, the Romans established the foundations of its castle in the 1st century AD. Kyrenia grew in importance after the 9th century due to the safety offered by the castle, and played a pivotal role under the
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After the Second World War, more hotels were built and the town remained a favoured vacation spot for people from Nicosia and foreign travellers alike. To the town's Greek and Turkish inhabitants were added many from
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The city hosted the Golden Island International Film Festival in 2014, the first time such an organization took place in Northern Cyprus. 20 Turkish Cypriot films were shown in the festival as well as foreign films.
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Later, perhaps in 1100, the monastery was changed into a castle. The easternmost of the three castles is Kantara castle. Sources only mention the castle in the year 1191, when Richard Lion-Heart captured the island.
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In 1505, a plague that was thought to have originated in Anatolia killed a quarter of the town's population. Another plague that originated in the Levant and affected parts of the island struck the town in 1523.
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and Kyrenia. This lively maritime activity (late 4th or early 3rd century BC) is evident in an ancient shipwreck discovered by Andreas Kariolou in 1965, just outside Kyrenia harbour. The vessel's route along
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In its heyday, just before the British occupation of the island in 1878, Kyrenia harbour was a quiet, often ignored, port between Cyprus and other countries in Europe and the Middle East. From there local
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Kyrenia annually hosts the Kyrenia Festival of Culture and Arts for the whole month of June. The festival includes concerts ranging from popular Turkish bands and singers, such as
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Another topographical source is the 'Stadiasmus Maris Magni' (from the name 'stadion', a unit measuring distances, 1 stadion = 184 metres). The unknown author, who sailed from
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capitols, and a shipwreck museum. Huge round towers that the Venetians built in 1540 occupy the corners. These strengthened the castle against the artillery of the time..
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is believed to be the founder of the town of Kyrenia. A military leader, he arrived at the north coast of the island bringing with him many settlers from various towns in
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Karpasia and Urania on the Karpas peninsula. During the following centuries, Kyrenia is variously named on the maps as Ceraunia, Cerenis, Keronean, Kernia and Kerini.
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The city's population was almost equally divided between Muslims and Christians in 1831, with a slight Muslim majority. However, with the advent of British rule, many
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could be slung to close the harbour to any enemies. The Anglican Church of St. Andrews is behind the castle, close to the bus station, and is open all year round.
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rule as the city never capitulated. The castle has been most recently modified by the Venetians in the 15th century, but the city surrendered to the
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While there is evidence showing that the wider region of Kyrenia has been populated before, the city was built by the Greeks named
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The earliest reference made to the town of Kyrenia is found, together with that of the other seven city kingdoms of Cyprus, in
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travel by ferry. It has contributed to the flow of commercial products and tourists between Turkey and Northern Cyprus.
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found fertile ground in the area. Early Christians used the old quarries of Chrysokava, just east of Kyrenia castle, as
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From its early days of settlement, Kyrenia's commerce and maritime trade benefited enormously from its proximity to the
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In early 2000s, the city and the surrounding area saw a construction boom due to the positive mood created by the
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rule, Buffavento Castle was a prison and called 'Château du Lion'. There the despot Byzantine king of the island,
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homes were converted into pensions and boardinghouses and in 1906, the first hotel, Akteon, was built by the sea.
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fortified Kyrenia's Roman castle and in the 10th century, they constructed in its vicinity a church dedicated to
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Girne İle Bükreş Belediyesi'nin "kardeşlik Protokolü" Çerçevesinde Öğrenci Değişiminin İlk Adımı Girne'de...'"
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coupled with modern amenities, soon attracted many travellers and Kyrenia's economy revived through tourism.
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As of December 2022, a restoration of the Harbour has begun and is expected to be complete by June 2023.
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restaurants frequented by locals and tourists. In 2009, it had 93 hotels, nine of which had five stars.
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1267–1284. The pavilions around the courtyard and the refectory were constructed during the rule of
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The castle's towers were never put to the test. In 1571, the castle and the town surrendered to the
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Arbel, Benjamin (2000). "Cypriot Population under Venetian Rule (1473-1571): A Demographic Study".
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The city is home to various musical activities. One such activity is the annual International
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brought to a halt all trade with the opposite coast causing a serious economic depression.
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Coureas, Nicholas (2005). "Economy". In Nicolaou-Konnari, Angel; Schabel, Chris (eds.).
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no longer include a mention, as a martyr, of Bishop Theodotus of this see. The Greek
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of 313, of which Licinius was co-author, mandated toleration of Christians in the
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Music Festival, in which notable Turkish Cypriot musicians, such as the pianist
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Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti'nin turizm başkenti olarak anılmaktadır.
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Richard's rule was not welcomed in Cyprus so he sold the island first to the
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Kyrenia harbour, with their owners often unable to recover from the loss.
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Girne İle Adana Belediyesi. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013
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did blockade the Kyrenia-Nicosia road and occupy Saint Hilarion castle.
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made up 25.1% of the population. The town's inhabitants, Greek, Turk,
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of Kyrenia relocated back to the town after the completion of a new
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transfer of the island to British rule also prompted anxiety in the
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According to the 1973 census, 67.7% of the city's inhabitants were
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population, whose numbers stagnated as a significant emigration to
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is the island of Cyprus, and these are its city-states (poleis):
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in 1974. Currently, the city is populated by Turkish Cypriots,
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to Latin music and reggae in the city's amphitheatre and the
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An example of Ottoman architecture in the city centre is the
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he was arrested and tortured, before being released when the
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with the support of Genoese ships. Strangely Henry I's wife
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Another medieval reproduction of an ancient scroll is the '
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went to war with him and became the island's new master.
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XIII century flag of the Lusignan family, Kyrenia castle
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List of twin towns and sister cities in Northern Cyprus
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Street art in Kyrenia: steps painted in rainbow colours
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the king of Lapithos and the king of Kyrenia. Once the
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ARUCAD (Arkın University of creative arts and design)
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The earliest document which mention Kyrenia is the '
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Oriens christianus in quatuor Patriarchatus digestus
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between 1324 and 1359. You can also see the Ancient
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Archived from 2926:Girne İle Bükreş Belediyesi. Archived from 53: 3711: 3697: 3445: 3431: 3120: 3106: 2686:. TRNC Department of Ports. Archived from 2637:"Çözüm süreci adada ekonomiyi canlandırdı" 2411:"CYPRUS: Big Troubles over a Small Island" 2337:University of Kyrenia – Girne Üniversitesi 2181:"Kuzey Kıbrıs'ın turizm başkenti Girne'de" 2023:], Northern Cyprus High Election Board 1816: 581:. One such town, located near present-day 3045: 3015: 2820:"Girne hosts Golden Island Film Festival" 2065:TRNC Regional Administrations Report 2019 2041:TRNC Regional Administrations Report 2019 1141:Panorama of Kyrenia Castle (Girne Kalesi) 556:marked by cycles. He also lists Kyrenia. 2474: 2459: 1669: 1641: 1178: 1164:The town has an icon museum housed in a 1155: 1136: 1033: 995:took place. Meanwhile, the ratio of the 973: 945: 920: 889: 824: 766: 548:Lapithos to Karpasia it was 550 stadia. 2985: 2575:Brebbia, C.A.; Clark, C., eds. (2014). 2364: 2362: 2360: 2358: 2301: 2295: 675:During the succession struggle between 14: 4002: 3029:Karsiyaka Municipality. Archived from 2822:. New Cyprus Magazine. 20 October 2014 2570: 2568: 2545: 2543: 2276: 2267:, Paris 1740, Vol. II, coll. 1073-1074 2130: 1782:Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople 1778:Patriarch Gregory II of Constantinople 1213:Church of Mother Mary Robed in White. 409:) is a city on the northern coast of 3692: 3426: 3101: 2945: 2776:"Girne kültür sanat günleri başlıyor" 2578:Defence Sites II: Heritage and Future 2316: 2304:Cyprus: Society and Culture 1191-1374 2174:A number of press reports, including: 2081: 404: 391: 3718: 2403: 2355: 1806:, politician and ex-mayor of Nicosia 999:grew significantly from 49% to 67%. 2565: 2540: 2021:Northern Cyprus High Election Board 2016:Northern Cyprus High Election Board 1980:Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus 1800:, founder and first king of Kyrenia 1766:Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus 24: 4025:Populated places in Girne District 4020:Municipalities in Kyrenia District 2624:Turizm İstatistikleri Yıllığı 2009 1160:Archangelos Church and Icon Museum 894:An illustration of Kyrenia in 1837 747:recounts, under 6 May, that under 350:The municipality in NC eGov portal 25: 4051: 4040:Municipalities of Northern Cyprus 3093:Kyrenia harbour guide and history 3075: 2953:"Girne'den 'Kardeş'lik teşekkürü" 2244:(Libreria Editrice Vaticana 2001 2060:KKTC Yerel Yönetimler Raporu 2019 2036:KKTC Yerel Yönetimler Raporu 2019 1749: 1090:Greek military junta of 1967–1974 925:Ottoman cemetery, dome and graves 469:. While the city suffered little 3752: 3454: 3129: 3081: 1953: 1941: 1926: 1906: 1893: 1880: 1867: 1854: 1841: 1727:The city has five universities: 1255:hot-summer Mediterranean climate 532:(this has also winter harbour); 499: 227: 187: 119: 112: 96: 40:City in Kyrenia District, Cyprus 2908: 2878: 2856: 2834: 2812: 2800:. haberler.com. 7 November 2014 2790: 2768: 2746: 2724: 2702: 2676: 2654: 2629: 2617: 2595: 2518: 2492: 2483: 2477:Kıbrıs'ta Osmanlı Türk Eserleri 2468: 2462:Kıbrıs'ta Osmanlı Türk Eserleri 2453: 2427: 2384: 2325: 2310: 2270: 2255: 2235: 1168:that had been dedicated to the 1132: 1045:Turkish Resistance Organisation 1029: 941: 885: 647:coast. Boats set sail from the 120: 2710:"Girne'nin Festivali Başlıyor" 2551:"Şehirler ve Görülecek Yerler" 2419:. 29 July 1974. Archived from 2372:. Prio-cyprus-displacement.net 2218: 2201: 2168: 2124: 2075: 2051: 2027: 2007: 1972: 1915:, Antalya, Turkey (since 2009) 1737:Final International University 1010:building. That same year, the 980:Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf 762: 13: 1: 1965: 1259:Köppen climate classification 1240:, is said to have fled after 739:. The latest editions of the 3089:travel guide from Wikivoyage 2339:(in Italian). Archived from 2146:(1): 116–122. Archived from 2091:Media, Culture & Society 1948:The Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum 1902:, İzmir, Turkey (since 1998) 1722: 1104: 344:Kyrenia Turkish municipality 7: 3516:Agios Sergios/Yeni Boğaziçi 1390:Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 1320:Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 1183:Bellapais Abbey inner court 862:In 1489, Cyprus came under 609: 384: 10: 4056: 2754:"Girne'de festival zamanı" 2581:. WIT Press. p. 130. 2391:ΙΔΡΥΜΑ ΚΕΡΥΝΕΙΑ ΧΡΥΣΟΚΑΒΑ. 1960:The new harbour of Kyrenia 1919: 1828:Twin towns – sister cities 1820: 1665: 1637: 1629: 1624: 1270: 1248: 1109: 636:dating from the period of 492: 488: 485:population around 14,000. 356:Greek Cypriot municipality 26: 3761: 3750: 3726: 3668: 3630: 3612: 3569: 3506: 3468: 3392: 3359: 3306: 3259: 3216: 3143: 2977:: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( 2712:. Yeni Düzen. 29 May 2014 2475:Bağışkan, Tuncer (2005). 2460:Bağışkan, Tuncer (2005). 1741:Cyprus Science University 1729:Girne American University 1577: 1533: 1459: 1389: 1319: 1314: 1311: 1308: 1305: 1302: 1299: 1296: 1293: 1290: 1287: 1284: 1281: 1278: 1275: 1271:Climate data for Kyrenia 1216:Outside the town, on the 866:. 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Girne
Keryneia, Greece
Kyrenia (ship)
Greek
Turkish
Kyrenia Harbour
Kyrenia is located in Cyprus
35°20′25″N 33°19′09″E / 35.34028°N 33.31917°E / 35.34028; 33.31917
de jure
Cyprus
District
Kyrenia District
de facto
Northern Cyprus
District
Girne District
Violaris Iosif
Time zone
UTC+2
EET
DST
UTC+3
EEST
Kyrenia Turkish municipality
The municipality in NC eGov portal
Greek Cypriot municipality
Greek
romanized
[t͡ʃeˈɾiɲˑa]
Turkish

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