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Hala Sultan Tekke
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-04-04 17:34:27
Hala Sultan Tekke or the Mosque of Umm Haram (Turkish: Hala Sultan Tekkesi) is a Muslim shrine at Alykes, Cyprus—near Larnaca. Umm Haram (Turkish: Hala Sultan) was the Islamic prophet Muhammad's wet nurse and the wife of Ubada bin al-Samit.

Hala Sultan Tekke complex is composed of a mosque, mausoleum, minaret, cemetery, and living quarters for men and women. The term tekke (convent) applies to a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and may have referred to an earlier feature of the location. The present-day complex, open to all and not belonging to a single religious movement, lies in a serene setting on the shores of the Larnaca Salt Lake, which appears to be an important site also in prehistory. Hala Sultan Tekke is a listed Ancient Monument.]]>

Hala Sultan Tekke
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-04-04 17:34:27
Hala Sultan Tekke or the Mosque of Umm Haram (Turkish: Hala Sultan Tekkesi) is a Muslim shrine at Alykes, Cyprus—near Larnaca. Umm Haram (Turkish: Hala Sultan) was the Islamic prophet Muhammad's wet nurse and the wife of Ubada bin al-Samit.

Hala Sultan Tekke complex is composed of a mosque, mausoleum, minaret, cemetery, and living quarters for men and women. The term tekke (convent) applies to a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and may have referred to an earlier feature of the location. The present-day complex, open to all and not belonging to a single religious movement, lies in a serene setting on the shores of the Larnaca Salt Lake, which appears to be an important site also in prehistory. Hala Sultan Tekke is a listed Ancient Monument.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hala-sultan-tekke/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hala-sultan-tekke/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:34:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hala-sultan-tekke/ 34.88527700 33.61001300

Büyük Han
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-04-04 17:30:45
Buyuk Han (the Great Inn) is the largest caravansarai on the island of Cyprus and is considered to be one of the finest buildings on the island. Located in North Nicosia, Northern Cyprus, it was built by the Ottomans in 1572, the year after they had seized Cyprus from the Venetians. In the centre of the open courtyard is a mosque with a fountain for pre-prayer ablutions. It became the first city prison under British administration but reverted in 1893 to a hostel for poor families. After spending most of the 1990s being restored, the inn has been revived as a thriving arts centre, consisting of several galleries and workshops. There are also several courtyard cafes and souvenir shops.
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Büyük Han
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-04-04 17:30:45
Buyuk Han (the Great Inn) is the largest caravansarai on the island of Cyprus and is considered to be one of the finest buildings on the island. Located in North Nicosia, Northern Cyprus, it was built by the Ottomans in 1572, the year after they had seized Cyprus from the Venetians. In the centre of the open courtyard is a mosque with a fountain for pre-prayer ablutions. It became the first city prison under British administration but reverted in 1893 to a hostel for poor families. After spending most of the 1990s being restored, the inn has been revived as a thriving arts centre, consisting of several galleries and workshops. There are also several courtyard cafes and souvenir shops.
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Arabahmet Mosque
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-04-04 17:27:03]]>

Arabahmet Mosque
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By: kkeps
@ 2013-04-04 17:27:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arabahmet-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arabahmet-mosque/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:27:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arabahmet-mosque/ 35.17709900 33.35790100

Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion
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By: McMaster_de
@ 2013-01-15 03:56:59
The Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion was the worst peacetime military accident ever recorded in Cyprus.[1] The incident occurred on 11 July 2011, when 98 containers of explosives that had been stored for 2½ years in the sun on the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base near Zygi self-detonated.

The resulting explosion killed 13 people, 12 of them immediately, including Captain Andreas Ioannides, the Commander of the Navy (Cyprus's most senior naval officer), and the base commander, Lambros Lambrou. Also killed were four navy personnel and six firefighters, while a further 62 people were injured. The explosion severely damaged hundreds of nearby buildings including all of the buildings in Zygi the island's largest power station, responsible for supplying over half of Cyprus' electricity. As a result, much of Cyprus was without power in the immediate aftermath of the incident and rolling blackouts were initiated in order to conserve supplies.]]>

Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion
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By: McMaster_de
@ 2013-01-15 03:56:59
The Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion was the worst peacetime military accident ever recorded in Cyprus.[1] The incident occurred on 11 July 2011, when 98 containers of explosives that had been stored for 2½ years in the sun on the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base near Zygi self-detonated.

The resulting explosion killed 13 people, 12 of them immediately, including Captain Andreas Ioannides, the Commander of the Navy (Cyprus's most senior naval officer), and the base commander, Lambros Lambrou. Also killed were four navy personnel and six firefighters, while a further 62 people were injured. The explosion severely damaged hundreds of nearby buildings including all of the buildings in Zygi the island's largest power station, responsible for supplying over half of Cyprus' electricity. As a result, much of Cyprus was without power in the immediate aftermath of the incident and rolling blackouts were initiated in order to conserve supplies.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/evangelos-florakis-naval-base-explosion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/evangelos-florakis-naval-base-explosion/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:56:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/evangelos-florakis-naval-base-explosion/ 34.72500000 33.28200000

Vasilikos Power Station
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-12 10:37:52
Vasilikos Power Station is the newest power plant of Electricity Authority of Cyprus. Located between Larnaca and Limassol and with an installed capacity of 640 MW, it was still under development prior to the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion of 11 July 2011.]]>

Vasilikos Power Station
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-12 10:37:52
Vasilikos Power Station is the newest power plant of Electricity Authority of Cyprus. Located between Larnaca and Limassol and with an installed capacity of 640 MW, it was still under development prior to the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion of 11 July 2011.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vasilikos-power-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vasilikos-power-station/ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:37:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/vasilikos-power-station/ 34.72810500 33.29127800

Moni Power Station
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-12 10:36:09
Moni Power Station is the second power plant the Electricity Authority of Cyprus built. It is located some 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Limassol. Construction started in the 1960s and when completed it consisted of six steam turbogenerators each having a capacity of 30MW. Heavy fuel oil is fired in all boilers.]]>

Moni Power Station
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-12 10:36:09
Moni Power Station is the second power plant the Electricity Authority of Cyprus built. It is located some 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Limassol. Construction started in the 1960s and when completed it consisted of six steam turbogenerators each having a capacity of 30MW. Heavy fuel oil is fired in all boilers.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moni-power-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moni-power-station/ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:36:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/moni-power-station/ 34.71147300 33.18377500

Dhekelia Power Station
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-12 10:34:32
Dhekelia Power Station is one of three power plants belonging to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. It is located approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the city of Larnaca and it has a capacity of 460 MW.[1] Following the 11 July 2011 Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion, approximately 60 MW of rented mobile generators are for now installed at this station.]]>

Dhekelia Power Station
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-12 10:34:32
Dhekelia Power Station is one of three power plants belonging to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. It is located approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the city of Larnaca and it has a capacity of 460 MW.[1] Following the 11 July 2011 Evangelos Florakis Naval Base explosion, approximately 60 MW of rented mobile generators are for now installed at this station.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dhekelia-power-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dhekelia-power-station/ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:34:32 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dhekelia-power-station/ 34.98026500 33.74617000

Central Jail of Nicosia
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-17 07:46:33]]>

Central Jail of Nicosia
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-17 07:46:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-jail-of-nicosia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-jail-of-nicosia/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:46:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-jail-of-nicosia/ 35.17999100 33.34465400

Tsirion Stadium
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 04:58:12]]>

Tsirion Stadium
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 04:58:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsirion-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsirion-stadium/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:58:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tsirion-stadium/ 34.70075700 33.02344300

Pafiako Stadium
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 04:52:46]]>

Pafiako Stadium
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 04:52:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pafiako-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pafiako-stadium/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:52:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pafiako-stadium/ 34.76923800 32.44067400

Paphos Aphrodite Water Park
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 04:44:07]]>

Paphos Aphrodite Water Park
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By: Mike1989
@ 2012-04-16 04:44:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paphos-aphrodite-water-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paphos-aphrodite-water-park/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:44:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paphos-aphrodite-water-park/ 34.74231300 32.44164500

Apostolos Andreas Monastery
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-05-18 17:47:15
Apostolos Andreas Monastery (Greek: Απόστολος Ανδρέας) is a monastery situated just south of Cape Apostolos Andreas, which is the north-eastern most point of the island of Cyprus, in the Karpass Peninsula. The monastery is dedicated to Saint Andrew. According to the holy books, he was the first person to be called for induction to priesthood by Jesus Christ, His title was O Protoklitos meaning ‘the one first called'.]]>

Apostolos Andreas Monastery
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-05-18 17:47:15
Apostolos Andreas Monastery (Greek: Απόστολος Ανδρέας) is a monastery situated just south of Cape Apostolos Andreas, which is the north-eastern most point of the island of Cyprus, in the Karpass Peninsula. The monastery is dedicated to Saint Andrew. According to the holy books, he was the first person to be called for induction to priesthood by Jesus Christ, His title was O Protoklitos meaning ‘the one first called'.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/apostolos-andreas-monastery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/apostolos-andreas-monastery/ Wed, 18 May 2011 17:47:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/apostolos-andreas-monastery/ 35.65863900 34.57330900

Karpass Peninsula
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-05-18 17:44:49
The Karpass Peninsula (Greek: Καρπασία, Turkish: Karpaz), also known as Karpasia or Kırpaşa is a long, finger-like peninsula that is one of the most prominent geographical features of the island of Cyprus. Its farthest extent is Cape Apostolos Andreas, and its major population centre is the town of Rizokarpaso (Greek: Ριζοκάρπασο, Turkish: Dipkarpaz). Since 1974 the peninsula resides within the de facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.]]>

Karpass Peninsula
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-05-18 17:44:49
The Karpass Peninsula (Greek: Καρπασία, Turkish: Karpaz), also known as Karpasia or Kırpaşa is a long, finger-like peninsula that is one of the most prominent geographical features of the island of Cyprus. Its farthest extent is Cape Apostolos Andreas, and its major population centre is the town of Rizokarpaso (Greek: Ριζοκάρπασο, Turkish: Dipkarpaz). Since 1974 the peninsula resides within the de facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karpass-peninsula/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karpass-peninsula/ Wed, 18 May 2011 17:44:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karpass-peninsula/ 35.55904300 34.40094000

Cape Apostolos Andreas
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-05-18 17:42:19
Cape Apostolos Andreas (Greek: Ακρωτήριο Αποστόλου Ανδρέα; Greek translation Cape Saint Andrew, Turkish: Zafer Burnu; Turkish translation, Cape Victory) is the north-easternmost point (promontory) of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. It lies at the tip of the finger-like Karpass Peninsula.

The famous Apostolos Andreas Monastery is located just south of the promontory itself.]]>

Cape Apostolos Andreas
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-05-18 17:42:19
Cape Apostolos Andreas (Greek: Ακρωτήριο Αποστόλου Ανδρέα; Greek translation Cape Saint Andrew, Turkish: Zafer Burnu; Turkish translation, Cape Victory) is the north-easternmost point (promontory) of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. It lies at the tip of the finger-like Karpass Peninsula.

The famous Apostolos Andreas Monastery is located just south of the promontory itself.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cape-apostolos-andreas/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cape-apostolos-andreas/ Wed, 18 May 2011 17:42:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cape-apostolos-andreas/ 35.69302900 34.57800900

Mount Selvili (highest point of Northern Cyprus)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-05-18 17:39:33]]>

Mount Selvili (highest point of Northern Cyprus)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-05-18 17:39:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-selvili-highest-point-of-northern-cyprus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-selvili-highest-point-of-northern-cyprus/ Wed, 18 May 2011 17:39:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-selvili-highest-point-of-northern-cyprus/ 35.32458000 33.16060100

Cyprus
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By: kjfitz
@ 2011-02-04 08:56:52
Cyprus is a Eurasian island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of its most popular tourist destinations. An advanced, high-income economy with a very high Human Development Index, the Republic of Cyprus was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement until it joined the European Union on 1 May 2004.]]>

Cyprus
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By: kjfitz
@ 2011-02-04 08:56:52
Cyprus is a Eurasian island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of its most popular tourist destinations. An advanced, high-income economy with a very high Human Development Index, the Republic of Cyprus was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement until it joined the European Union on 1 May 2004.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cyprus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cyprus/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:56:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cyprus/ 35.14910900 33.43414300

Sanctuary of Aphrodite
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-11-28 14:25:03]]>

Sanctuary of Aphrodite
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-11-28 14:25:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sanctuary-of-aphrodite/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sanctuary-of-aphrodite/ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:25:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sanctuary-of-aphrodite/ 34.70750300 32.57435400

GSP Stadium
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By: adrbr
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GSP Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-09-06 13:35:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gsp-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gsp-stadium/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:35:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gsp-stadium/ 35.11457700 33.36285000

Nicosia (Waynes Keep) Military Cemetery
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By: Dania
@ 2010-08-03 12:25:21]]>

Nicosia (Waynes Keep) Military Cemetery
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By: Dania
@ 2010-08-03 12:25:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nicosia-waynes-keep-military-cemetery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nicosia-waynes-keep-military-cemetery/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:25:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nicosia-waynes-keep-military-cemetery/ 35.17398800 33.31497800

Karting Center
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-06-06 05:28:58]]>

Karting Center
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-06-06 05:28:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karting-center/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karting-center/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:28:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/karting-center/ 34.89886500 33.58285700

Need 4 Speed Go-karting
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-06-06 05:28:42]]>

Need 4 Speed Go-karting
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-06-06 05:28:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/need-4-speed-go-karting/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/need-4-speed-go-karting/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:28:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/need-4-speed-go-karting/ 34.68387800 32.91110300

Paphos Karting Centre
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-06-06 05:28:29]]>

Paphos Karting Centre
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-06-06 05:28:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paphos-karting-centre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paphos-karting-centre/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:28:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paphos-karting-centre/ 34.74855700 32.43799800

Limassol Zoo Garden
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-30 03:55:45]]>

Limassol Zoo Garden
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-30 03:55:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/limassol-zoo-garden/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/limassol-zoo-garden/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:55:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/limassol-zoo-garden/ 34.68352900 33.05460800

Selimiye Mosque (St Sophia Cathedral)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-11-25 14:20:19]]>

Selimiye Mosque (St Sophia Cathedral)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-11-25 14:20:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/selimiye-mosque-st-sophia-cathedral/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/selimiye-mosque-st-sophia-cathedral/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:20:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/selimiye-mosque-st-sophia-cathedral/ 35.17657300 33.36445600

Jordan (Katie Price) and Peter Andre's House
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2009-10-27 05:33:49
This is Glamour model Jordan and ex husband Peter Andre's Cyprus Villa.]]>

Jordan (Katie Price) and Peter Andre's House
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By: BermudaBreeze
@ 2009-10-27 05:33:49
This is Glamour model Jordan and ex husband Peter Andre's Cyprus Villa.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jordan-katie-price-and-peter-andres-house-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jordan-katie-price-and-peter-andres-house-1/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:33:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jordan-katie-price-and-peter-andres-house-1/ 34.82490600 33.55120500

Kourion Theatre
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-02 15:40:23]]>

Kourion Theatre
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-02 15:40:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kourion-theatre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kourion-theatre/ Sat, 02 May 2009 15:40:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kourion-theatre/ 34.66425400 32.88771800

Sachsen class frigate F 221 Hessen
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-09 15:55:17
German Naval UNIFIL Contingent in Cyprus]]>

Sachsen class frigate F 221 Hessen
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-09 15:55:17
German Naval UNIFIL Contingent in Cyprus]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sachsen-class-frigate-f-221-hessen/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sachsen-class-frigate-f-221-hessen/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:55:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sachsen-class-frigate-f-221-hessen/ 34.64535400 33.01252700

Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium
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By: adrbr
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Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-17 08:51:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonis-papadopoulos-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonis-papadopoulos-stadium/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:51:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonis-papadopoulos-stadium/ 34.93752700 33.62069600

Dasaki Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-17 08:38:07]]>

Dasaki Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-17 08:38:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dasaki-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dasaki-stadium/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:38:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dasaki-stadium/ 35.03414700 33.76490800

Municipal Stadium (Ayia Napa)
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By: adrbr
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Municipal Stadium (Ayia Napa)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-17 08:30:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/municipal-stadium-ayia-napa/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/municipal-stadium-ayia-napa/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:30:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/municipal-stadium-ayia-napa/ 34.99357700 34.00620500

Paralimni Municipal Stadium "Tasos Marcou"
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-17 08:27:04]]>

Paralimni Municipal Stadium "Tasos Marcou"
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-17 08:27:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paralimni-municipal-stadium-tasos-marcou/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paralimni-municipal-stadium-tasos-marcou/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:27:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paralimni-municipal-stadium-tasos-marcou/ 35.05288800 33.95577900

Amphitheatre of Soli
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-01 20:07:16]]>

Amphitheatre of Soli
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-01 20:07:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphitheatre-of-soli/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphitheatre-of-soli/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:07:16 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphitheatre-of-soli/ 35.13967500 32.81210700

Amphitheatre of Salamis
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-01 20:02:03]]>

Amphitheatre of Salamis
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-01-01 20:02:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphitheatre-of-salamis/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphitheatre-of-salamis/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:02:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/amphitheatre-of-salamis/ 35.18478300 33.90267700

Parasailer
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-02 16:49:27]]>

Parasailer
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-02 16:49:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/parasailer-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/parasailer-2/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:49:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/parasailer-2/ 35.00119300 34.07886000

Helicopter flying over sea
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-02 16:31:52]]>

Helicopter flying over sea
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-02 16:31:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/helicopter-flying-over-sea/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/helicopter-flying-over-sea/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:31:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/helicopter-flying-over-sea/ 34.55784200 32.99294100

Kouris Dam
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-01 12:44:23]]>

Kouris Dam
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-01 12:44:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kouris-dam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kouris-dam/ Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:44:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kouris-dam/ 34.72838100 32.91871900

Orange Submarine
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By: gamma
@ 2008-01-30 14:18:49]]>

Orange Submarine
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By: gamma
@ 2008-01-30 14:18:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/orange-submarine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/orange-submarine/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:18:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/orange-submarine/ 34.89737600 33.65815600

Kyrenia Castle
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 05:24:04
The castle is thought to have been constructed to protect the town against the Arab raids in the 7th century. Like the Kantara Castle, it played an important role in the Lusignan period. In this period the castle underwent a lot of changes due to restoration work. The restoration work was interrupted briefly in 1373, because of the Genoese siege but went on afterwards. When the castle was first built, the fortifications were constructed with the armoured knights and archers in mind. When the Genoese took control of the castle in 1489, they reconstructed the fortifications taking the Ottoman artillery into consideration. They added the northwestern and the southeastern towers as an extra precaution. In spite of all this, however, following the fall of Nicosia in 1570, they surrendered the castle to the Ottomans without putting up any resistance.]]>

Kyrenia Castle
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 05:24:04
The castle is thought to have been constructed to protect the town against the Arab raids in the 7th century. Like the Kantara Castle, it played an important role in the Lusignan period. In this period the castle underwent a lot of changes due to restoration work. The restoration work was interrupted briefly in 1373, because of the Genoese siege but went on afterwards. When the castle was first built, the fortifications were constructed with the armoured knights and archers in mind. When the Genoese took control of the castle in 1489, they reconstructed the fortifications taking the Ottoman artillery into consideration. They added the northwestern and the southeastern towers as an extra precaution. In spite of all this, however, following the fall of Nicosia in 1570, they surrendered the castle to the Ottomans without putting up any resistance.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kyrenia-castle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kyrenia-castle/ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:24:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kyrenia-castle/ 35.34191800 33.32262800

Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 05:14:02
The building which was constructed between the years 1298-1312 in the Lusignan period is one of the most beautiful Gothic structures of the Meditteranean region. The Lusignan kings would be inaugurated as the King of Cyprus at the St. Sophia Cathedral in Nicosia first, and following this they would be crowned as the King of Jerusalem at the St. Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta. These ceremonies continued to be held until 1571 when the cathedral was turned into a mosque by the Ottoman Turks.

The architecture of the western front of the building has been influenced by the architecture of the Reims Cathedral. It has an unparalleled window with Gothic style tracery. The 16th century Venetian gallery in the courtyard is today used as a reservoir for ablutions. A Venetian insignia can be seen above the circular windows at the entrance. The relief ornamented with animal figures is thought to have been brought from a temple in Salamis. The apsis of the cathedral is in the Eastern style and is composed of three parts as in most Cyprus churches. The windows in the top part have been well preserved. There are two chapels at the side. The cumbez tree in front -a tropical fig tree- is a rare tree in the north of the island.]]>

Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 05:14:02
The building which was constructed between the years 1298-1312 in the Lusignan period is one of the most beautiful Gothic structures of the Meditteranean region. The Lusignan kings would be inaugurated as the King of Cyprus at the St. Sophia Cathedral in Nicosia first, and following this they would be crowned as the King of Jerusalem at the St. Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta. These ceremonies continued to be held until 1571 when the cathedral was turned into a mosque by the Ottoman Turks.

The architecture of the western front of the building has been influenced by the architecture of the Reims Cathedral. It has an unparalleled window with Gothic style tracery. The 16th century Venetian gallery in the courtyard is today used as a reservoir for ablutions. A Venetian insignia can be seen above the circular windows at the entrance. The relief ornamented with animal figures is thought to have been brought from a temple in Salamis. The apsis of the cathedral is in the Eastern style and is composed of three parts as in most Cyprus churches. The windows in the top part have been well preserved. There are two chapels at the side. The cumbez tree in front -a tropical fig tree- is a rare tree in the north of the island.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lala-mustafa-pasa-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lala-mustafa-pasa-mosque/ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:14:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lala-mustafa-pasa-mosque/ 35.12486700 33.94258800

Ledra Palace
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 04:42:56
Before the war in 1974, the Ledra Palace was the foremost luxury hotel in Nicosia. Todat it is the UN's headquarters in Cyprus.]]>

Ledra Palace
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 04:42:56
Before the war in 1974, the Ledra Palace was the foremost luxury hotel in Nicosia. Todat it is the UN's headquarters in Cyprus.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ledra-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ledra-palace/ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:42:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ledra-palace/ 35.17802700 33.35470100

Municipal Theatre
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 04:31:40
This theatre company, founded, under the auspices of Nicosia Turkish Municipality, by those artists who broke awat from the State Theatres after 3/11/1980 (establishment date). The theatre company performs regularly, most active in winter season.]]>

Municipal Theatre
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 04:31:40
This theatre company, founded, under the auspices of Nicosia Turkish Municipality, by those artists who broke awat from the State Theatres after 3/11/1980 (establishment date). The theatre company performs regularly, most active in winter season.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/municipal-theatre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/municipal-theatre/ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:31:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/municipal-theatre/ 35.17277800 33.35508200

Presidential Palace Nicosia
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 03:30:10
The Presidential Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Republic of Cyprus. It is located in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Before Cypriot Independence in 1960, the Palace was the House of the British Colonial Administration. Perhaps the finest examples of architecture from the British period is the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus. Built in the 1930s, the Palace replaced an earlier wooden building burnt during a Greek Cypriot demonstration. It was partially destroyed during the Greek Junta and EOKA B fomented military coup of 15 July 1974, but has since been painstakingly restored. Among the Palace's most prominent features are four gargoyles with human heads depicting the British General Foreman in charge of construction, the head mason, head carpenter and an unknown labourer. Along with the British coat-of-arms, the gargoyles survived the destruction of the 1974 coup.]]>

Presidential Palace Nicosia
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-03-10 03:30:10
The Presidential Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Republic of Cyprus. It is located in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Before Cypriot Independence in 1960, the Palace was the House of the British Colonial Administration. Perhaps the finest examples of architecture from the British period is the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus. Built in the 1930s, the Palace replaced an earlier wooden building burnt during a Greek Cypriot demonstration. It was partially destroyed during the Greek Junta and EOKA B fomented military coup of 15 July 1974, but has since been painstakingly restored. Among the Palace's most prominent features are four gargoyles with human heads depicting the British General Foreman in charge of construction, the head mason, head carpenter and an unknown labourer. Along with the British coat-of-arms, the gargoyles survived the destruction of the 1974 coup.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/presidential-palace-nicosia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/presidential-palace-nicosia/ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:30:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/presidential-palace-nicosia/ 35.15558700 33.34734100

'Ne Mutlu Türküm Diyene'
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By: dda
@ 2006-11-04 16:25:56
"Ne Mutlu Türküm Diyene"
(How happy is he who can say "I am a Turk")
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk]]>

'Ne Mutlu Türküm Diyene'
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By: dda
@ 2006-11-04 16:25:56
"Ne Mutlu Türküm Diyene"
(How happy is he who can say "I am a Turk")
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ne-mutlu-t-rk-m-diyene-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ne-mutlu-t-rk-m-diyene-1/ Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:25:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ne-mutlu-t-rk-m-diyene-1/ 35.28251700 33.37169600

Abandoned city of Varosha / Famagusta
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By: alfjon
@ 2006-09-22 04:29:49
Varosha (Turkish: Maraş)(Greek: Βαρώσια) was the modern tourist area of the city of Famagusta prior to the Turkish invasion in 1974. Today it is a ghost town.

Many new high rise buildings and hotels were built prior to the war to cater to the increasing number of tourists coming to Famagusta, then the number one tourist destination in Cyprus.

In 1974 Varosha was made part of the UN Buffer Zone separating the two sides. The Turkish army has however refused to hand control of Varosha over to the UN and continues to maintain a presence in the ghost town. Today Varosha is not accessible by anyone except Turkish military and UN personnel, and the buildings are slowly falling apart. On the positive side, rare sea turtles have begun nesting on the deserted beaches.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varosha

Please look also at the external links in the link below for more pictures.]]>

Abandoned city of Varosha / Famagusta
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By: alfjon
@ 2006-09-22 04:29:49
Varosha (Turkish: Maraş)(Greek: Βαρώσια) was the modern tourist area of the city of Famagusta prior to the Turkish invasion in 1974. Today it is a ghost town.

Many new high rise buildings and hotels were built prior to the war to cater to the increasing number of tourists coming to Famagusta, then the number one tourist destination in Cyprus.

In 1974 Varosha was made part of the UN Buffer Zone separating the two sides. The Turkish army has however refused to hand control of Varosha over to the UN and continues to maintain a presence in the ghost town. Today Varosha is not accessible by anyone except Turkish military and UN personnel, and the buildings are slowly falling apart. On the positive side, rare sea turtles have begun nesting on the deserted beaches.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varosha

Please look also at the external links in the link below for more pictures.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-city-of-varosha-famagusta/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-city-of-varosha-famagusta/ Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:29:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-city-of-varosha-famagusta/ 35.10693700 33.96185200

RAF Akrotiri Base (LCRA)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-20 14:51:20]]>

RAF Akrotiri Base (LCRA)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-20 14:51:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-akrotiri-base-lcra/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-akrotiri-base-lcra/ Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:51:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-akrotiri-base-lcra/ 34.58921600 32.98786600

Larnaca Airport (LCA/LCLK)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-20 14:45:13]]>

Larnaca Airport (LCA/LCLK)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-20 14:45:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/larnaca-airport-lca-lclk/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/larnaca-airport-lca-lclk/ Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:45:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/larnaca-airport-lca-lclk/ 34.88329100 33.63419300

Paphos International Airport (PFO/LCPH)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-20 14:39:41]]>

Paphos International Airport (PFO/LCPH)
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-06-20 14:39:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paphos-international-airport-pfo-lcph/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paphos-international-airport-pfo-lcph/ Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:39:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paphos-international-airport-pfo-lcph/ 34.71829900 32.48655100

Atlantis
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By: dda
@ 2005-08-08 15:03:21]]>

Atlantis
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By: dda
@ 2005-08-08 15:03:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atlantis/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atlantis/ Mon, 08 Aug 2005 15:03:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atlantis/ 34.84987500 35.01342800

Northern Cyprus flag painted on a mountain near Nicosia/Cyprus
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By: phread
@ 2005-07-05 16:39:51]]>

Northern Cyprus flag painted on a mountain near Nicosia/Cyprus
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By: phread
@ 2005-07-05 16:39:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northern-cyprus-flag-painted-on-a-mountain-near-nicosia-cyprus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northern-cyprus-flag-painted-on-a-mountain-near-nicosia-cyprus/ Tue, 05 Jul 2005 16:39:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northern-cyprus-flag-painted-on-a-mountain-near-nicosia-cyprus/ 35.28233500 33.37706600