Collette and Amanda at The Venetian Column - In North Cyprus
The Venetian Column is almost impossible to miss as you drive/walk in to the Walled City from the Kyrenia Gate. The column is located in the centre of Ataturk Square, also known as Sarayonu.
To be honest, I personally walked past this majestic column for almost 4 years without ever knowing its name or significance to North Cyprus. I just knew that it was a great place to sit under the shades, provided by the nearby cafes, and rest your feet. Usually you will find people sitting nearby feeding the countless pigeons that flock the base of the column. However once I learned its history it made me appreciate it more.
According to the North Cyprus Tourism Centre, in 1489, the column was moved from Salamis to Nicosia as a tribute to the Venetian rule in Cyprus. On top of the granite column was a carving of the lion of St. Mark, and at the bottom were the coats of arms of noble Venetian families. Later on in 1570, the Ottomans removed the lion and toppled the column. It wasn’t re-erected until 1915 by the British, who were still at war with the Ottoman Empire. The replace the St. Mark Lion with a bronze orb, that still sits on top of the column today.
So when you are in North Cyprus make sure you stop by, take some pictures and maybe even feed some pigeons.
Nicosia, Cyprus 2017 ????????: The World's Last Divided Capital (VLOG 3/6)
Nicosia, Greek: Lefkosia or Turkish: Lefkoşa - whatever you may call it, is the world's last divided capital - the capital of Cyprus. It is divided by the Green Line, a UN-controlled buffer zone. The southern part of town is Greek and the northern part has been part of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of North Cyprus since 1974! Crossing the border checkpoint at Ledra street, you are still in the same city, but it feels like you have crossed into another country. In North Cyprus, you pay with Turkish Lira instead of Euros, there are mosques, Turkish coffee and çay as well as typical Turkish food. North Cyprus is a de facto state that is considered to be occupied Cypriot territory by the international community - when you are there, you could easily believe that you are in Turkey!
The most interesting sights in Lefkoşa (the part of town north of the Green Line) include the Selimiye Mosque, Büyük Han with its shops and restaurants, Kyrenia (Girne) Gate, the Venetian Column with its pigeons and many more sights that mostly originate from the Ottoman Empire.
In the southern Greek Cypriot part, the museum and observatory on Ledra street is a must-do, giving a great overview of the city. There are numerous great cafés to hang out and relax.
Follow me on my one-week road trip across the island of CYPRUS in February 2017 - visiting Larnaca, Cape Greko, Ayia Napa, Nissi Beach, Nicosia (Lefkosia/Lefkoşa), Troodos Mountains, Paphos, Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock), Kourion, Limassol and Governor's Beach.
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Part 2 (Ayia Napa, Cape Greko, Nissi Beach):
Part 4 will feature Troodos mountains - coming soon!
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1. BUYUKHAN 35°10'34.63N 33°21'45.38E
2. CASTLE KYRENIA 35°20'30.77N 33°19'19.97E
3. ST.NICHOLAS CATHEDRAL,LALA MUSTAFA PASHA MOSQUE 35° 7'29.57N 33°56'34.15E
4. MONASTERY,KALOPANAGIOTIS
34°59'32.51N 32°49'48.63E
5. FLAG 35°16'56.01N 33°22'29.68E
6. CASTLE KOLOSSI 34°39'54.98N 32°56'2.32E
7. CHURCH OF ARCHANGELOS MICHAIL,PEDOULAS 34°58'3.66N 32°49'53.09E
8. VENETIAN COLUMN 35°10'41.17N 33°21'39.17E
9. ANCIENT THEATER,SALAMIS 35°11'4.80N 33°54'9.48E
10. LARNACA MARINA 34°55'2.87N 33°38'14.62E
11. KOPRULU MOSQUE,LIMASSOL
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12. VENETIAN WALLS,NICOSIA 35°10'34.12N 33°21'50.53E
13. CHURCH OF PANAGIA,LAGOUDERA
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14. MOON STAR-LOGO 35° 8'46.36N 33°26'5.55E
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16. KRIEGERDENKMAHL 35°19'55.06N 33°25'1.87E
17. CHURCH,NIKITARI 35° 2'46.54N 32°58'23.90E
18. THEOSKEPASTI CHURCH,PAPHOS
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19. ST.LAZARUS CHURCH,LARNACA
34°54'41.52N 33°38'5.24E
20. CASTLE PAPHOS 34°45'13.18N 32°24'24.99E
Collette and Amanda in Arabahmet Quarter - In North Cyprus
The Arabahmet Mosque located in the northern end of Salahi Sevket Street (Victoria St) in the Arabahmet area of Lefkosa in City Centre. Having already visited Selimiye Mosque, Collette and I thought we might visit another one, for the sake of comparison, though we did not enter the mosque. We discovered that unlike Selimiye Mosque, Arabahmet Mosque is smaller and has a different architectural style. It is one of two buildings in North Cyprus that were built in the Anatolian style of dome on square. The other building in this style can be found in Lapta. Outside the mosque there is a garden with a fountain as well as tombs that have been well preserved over the years.
The mosque can be found in the Arabahmet Quarter, along with the Devish Pasa Mansion. Despite the look of the area, it is quite safe with some of the buildings in the area are being/have been restored. Additionally the kids in the area, though they do not know English, are very friendly.
TANK DEMOLITION CYPRUS
Demolition of Old Water Tank
Collette and Amanda in Arasta Street - In North Cyprus
Arasta Street
The vibrant and busy street of shops is located in the heart of the Walled City in Lefkosa. The street is conveniently positioned in the middle of all the historical sites within the Walled City, so matter which direction you are coming from, you will somehow wind up there. Arasta Street has several intersections and ends up at the Lokmacı Border Crossing which takes you into Ledra Street in South Cyprus.
No matter what it is you are looking for, be it North Cyprus souvenirs, clothes, shoes, jewellery or even food, you will surely find it in this street. Along with tourist who are visiting the island, you will likely encounter students from nearby universities, high schools or even primary schools shopping or simply hanging out, because the cost of things are so student friendly. In addition to being able to purchase things at a reasonable price, the vendors in the street are extremely friendly and helpful.
The street provides a pleasant change of scenery from the rest of Lefkosa, because it so wonderfully integrates the historical side of North Cyprus with the more modern side. It’s also a great place to interact with people of various nationalities.
In North Cyprus - Summer Fest Beach Party
What would an island vacation be without a beach party or two? The Summer Fest Beach Party, that was held at Oris Beach, is just one of the many things North Cyprus' night life has to offer. Beach parties, much like this one, occur during summer nights where the cool ocean breeze adds to the overall atmosphere of various cultures and people coming together to party. For this beach party, there were Dj's and Emcees from the UK, Ukraine, Zimbabwe and Ayia Napa (South Cyprus). Beach parties are definitely worth checking out while visiting North Cyprus.
nicosia , N Cyprus
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POST Research Institute: Nicosia Tour
Tracing Multiculturalism Tour around Nicosia old city. An initiative coordinated by POST Research Institute apart of the Engage Small Grants Program.
Collette & Amanda in Bedestan - In North Cyprus
The Bedestan, formally known as St. Nicholas Church of The English, began the restoration process in June 2004 and ended in 2009. Since then Bedestan has been functional and open to the public. Architecturally, Bedestan looks absolutely amazing and the attention to detail of the carvings outside is impeccable. Tucked between the Selimiye mosque and the Bandabuliya, the Bedestan, in what is called the Selimiye Quarter. According to the Cyprus Evkaf Foundation, Bedestan was originally a religious complex and later a covered market. It is a 6th century Byzantine- Gothic style church. The architectural configuration of the building is a direct result of a series of alterations carried out for functional and stylistic reasons. Whatever the reasons were, the results are breath taking.
Upon entering Bedestan, you will be greeted by various arts, which are both unusual and interesting. In addition to the art, there are shows that occur every two hours that showcase a traditional dance. Though we missed the show due to timing, the trip was definitely made worthwhile by the artwork and the very friendly staff who are more than willing to assist and answer any questions you might have. In the case of wanting to know more information, there are pamphlets available right near the entrance that will give you a breakdown of Bedestan’s history.
Bellapais Abbey - Northern Cyprus (Kyrenia)
#Bellapais #Abbey, or the Abbey of Beautiful Peace (from French: Abbaye de la Belle Paix), is the ruin of a monastery built by Canons Regular in the 13th century on the northern side of the small village of Bellapais, now in Turkish-controlled #Northern #Cyprus, about five kilometres from the town of #Kyrenia. The ruin is at an altitude of 220m above sea level, and commands a long view down to Kyrenia and the #Mediterranean sea.
The site is also a museum, which hosts a #restaurant and a cafe. The Abbey's refectory now serves as a venue for concerts and lectures. In early summer it is also a venue for a local #music #festival.
Opening hours from June to mid-September are 9am to 7pm; the winter hours are 9am to 1 pm and 2pm to 4:45pm. Opening hours from mid-September to May are 9am to 5pm. There is an admission charge of 9 TL.
Structure:
The abbey consists of a church and a cloister, with most of the monastic buildings surrounding the cloister. In #Britain these would normally be built on the south side of the church to shelter the living quarters from the cold air from the north. At #Bellapais, the #monastic buildings are on the north, probably to be cooler, although occasionally the lay of the land dictated position.
The Abbey's main entrance is through a fortified gate on the south side, with a tower that is a later addition, and a forecourt. The gateway replaced an earlier drawbridge.
The church, which dates to the 13th century, itself borders the courtyard and is the best preserved part of the complex. The Italian murals on the facade may date to the 15th century. The church has a flat roof and a belfry, with only one surviving bell, above the entrance. The church consists of a nave with two side aisles, a choir and a sacristy. The surviving decorations include an intricately carved pulpit, the bishop's throne, and five chandeliers. It is possible that the graves of several Lusignan kings rest beneath the floor of the church.
The forecourt leads to the cloister, which has 18 arches. Under one of the arches on the north side there are two #Roman #sarcophagi that the canons once used as lavabos. The sarcophagi are one above the other, with the upper one being decorated, and the lower one plain. Water flowed from the upper to the lower, and then out a channel to the cloister garden.
Behind the sarcophagi there is a door that leads to the canons' refectory. The door's lintel contains coats of arms of #Cyprus, Jerusalem, and the #Lusignans. The refectory is Gothic in design and is the finest room in the Abbey. It includes a pulpit that projects from the north wall, six windows on the north wall that illuminate the space, and a rose window on the eastern wall. The room is 30m long and 10m wide, with seven columns that extend from the side walls to support the roof. While the canons ate their meals, a lector in the pulpit would read to them from the scriptures or the lives of the saints. The six windows provide a lovely view across the countryside to the sea. A door on the western wall leads to the kitchen and to a cellar built under the refectory. The rooms between the refectory and the kitchen may once have been the abbey's lavatories.
The chapter house is on the eastern side of the cloister, as is the undercroft. The chapter house functioned as the abbey's administrative office, and the undercroft contained workrooms. The chapter house has an interesting Gothic stone carving. The carving depicts a man with a double ladder on his back, a second man between two sirens, a woman reading, two beasts attacking a man, a woman with a rosary, a monkey and a cat in the foliage of a pear tree under which there is a man holding a shield, and a canon wearing a cloak. The column in the center of the chapter house may have come from a #Byzantine #church. The canons' cells were on a second floor, above the chapter house and the undercroft.
There are several stairs from the cloisters. Three give access to the roof. On the south side of the cloister there is a pair of stairs that lead to the abbey's treasury room, which is in the northwest corner of the monastery.
Famagusta & Salamis
A trip that gives you the chance to visit the beautiful coastal town of Famagusta and to go as near as possible to the fenced and sealed-off part of the town that is known all around the world as the ‘Ghost Town of Varosha’!
The first stop is the Monastery of Saint Barnaras, the founder of the Cypriot Orthodox Chrurch. There you will also have the chance to visit the Icon Museum of the Monastery as well as the tomb of Saint Barnabas who martyred in the area in 52AD. Our trip continues with a visit to the ancient city-kingdom of Salamis, founded right after the Trojan War by the archer Teucer who came from the Greek island of Salamis. Time will be given there for a guided tour around the archaeological site which includes a beautiful ancient Greek theatre and marble columns, Roman Baths and a Gymnasium.
We then drive back to Famagusta Old Town Center, where free time will be given for lunch (optional extra) and sightseeing. During your free time there, we highly recommend a walk around the Venetian Walls that surround the old part of the town and a visit at the Gothic Church of Saint Nicolas and Othello Castle(optional extra) which is mentioned by William Shakespeare in his play “Othello”. Your last stop will be the beach located right next to the ‘Ghost Town of Varosha’. There, you will have the chance to swim in the crystal-clear blue waters of the beautiful golden sand beach of Famagusta, whilst taking in the eerie sight of the abandoned buildings which have been desolate since Turkish invasion in 1974. On our way back we drive right next to the “Ghost Town of Varosha”, where you can see exactly how the area, that was once the best tourist resort of the island, now looks like!
NOTE: Clients that do not wish to visit Saint Barnabas and Salamis can have extra free time in Famagusta Old Town Center.
Double entry ticket to Salamis & Saint Barnabas is an optional extra payable on the day of the excursion.
Passports or European Union ID Cards are needed on the day of the excursion.
• For this excursion, clients staying in Larnaca area are transferred to and back from the excursion bus in Ayia Napa with mini bus or local bus service.
Nicosia
Nicosia (/ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ NIK-ə-SEE-ə; Greek: Λευκωσία; IPA:[lefkoˈsi.a], Turkish: Lefkoşa) is the capital and largest city on the island of Cyprus, as well as its main business centre. It is located near the centre of the Mesaoria plain, on the banks of the River Pedieos.
Nicosia is the capital and seat of government of the Republic of Cyprus. It is the southeasternmost capital of the EU member states. The northern part of the city functions as the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a disputed region recognized only by Turkey, and which the international community recognises as Cypriot territory under Turkish occupation, and has done so since the Turkish invasion in 1974.
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Meet Amanda & Collette In North Cyprus
If you want to experience Turkish Coffee for the first time, Delatte Coffee Break located in Dereboyu is the perfect place to try it. The owner, barista and customers are all very friendly. In fact they are more like family. Even though we have had it before, the brand of the coffee definitely makes a difference. Ask for Sade Con, it has a lovely earthy taste and is definitely worth it. After you are done, turn your cup over and you can have your fortune read. A common past time for Turkish Cypriots, especially after enjoying their lunch.
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North Nicosia
00:01:42 1 History
00:03:30 2 Administration
00:04:39 2.1 Mayors of Nicosia Turkish Municipality
00:05:43 2.2 Quarters
00:06:17 3 Cityscape
00:06:26 3.1 The walled city
00:10:57 3.2 Metropolitan area
00:12:36 4 Demographics
00:14:28 5 Economy
00:17:53 6 Culture
00:18:22 6.1 Popular culture
00:19:43 6.2 Fine arts
00:20:39 6.3 Museums
00:21:51 6.4 Performing arts
00:24:28 7 Education
00:27:41 8 Transport
00:29:51 9 Sports
00:33:37 10 International relations
00:33:49 11 Gallery
00:33:58 12 See also
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North Nicosia or Northern Nicosia (Turkish: [Kuzey] Lefkoşa [kuˈzej lefˈkoʃa]) is the capital and largest city of the de facto state of Northern Cyprus. It is the northern part of the divided city of Nicosia and is governed by the Nicosia Turkish Municipality. As of 2011, North Nicosia had a population of 61,378 and a metropolitan area with a population of 82,539.
Following the intercommunal violence of the 1960s, the capital of Republic of Cyprus was divided between the island's Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities in the south and north respectively in 1963. A coup by the Greek military junta in an attempt to unite the island with Greece in 1974 led to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, and the international community considers North Nicosia to have been under Turkish occupation since then.
The city is the economic, political and cultural centre of Northern Cyprus, with many shops, restaurants and shopping malls. It is home to a historic walled city, centred on the Sarayönü Square, and a modern metropolitan area, with the Dereboyu region as its centre of business and entertainment. Described as a city with high levels of welfare, it has seen great urban growth and development in the 21st century, including the construction of new highways and high-rises. It hosts a significant number of tourists and a variety of cultural activities, including its international festivals of theatre and music. With a student population over 34,000, North Nicosia is an important centre of education and research and is home to three universities, of which the Near East University is the biggest.
Outside the Projects
2005 “Outside the Projects” (installation and “alternative inner-city performance-tours”)
A Parallel Event to “Leaps of Faith: An International Arts Event on the Green Line, May 13- 29, 2005.” 22 Saray Önü str. Nicosia, Cyprus, May 14, 2005.
“Outside the Projects” was an art installation over the façade of a modern, 5-story office building in the center of Cyprus’s Venetian-walled capital city, Nicosia. The project was completed at 22 Saray Önü Street; and it generated the concept of the “Sidestreets Project” (2007-present), which has been based at this location since 2007.
I created this work after some months of researching, photographing, interviewing etc. the people living in the walled inner city, where there were already existing disputes regarding territory, architecture, culture, race, belief, economics and politics (about 90% of the walled city’s population are low-income immigrant workers and their families from Turkey, many living in squalid conditions without electricity or running water, and the municipality had basically turned a blind eye towards them).
The office building in question is located opposite the main courthouse, and a few meters from the central post office, surrounded by banks and lawyers’ offices, in the center of the main financial area of Nicosia; the more privileged people in this area generally ignore the conditions of people living in the side streets or “projects.”
My project was to transform, with the assistance of workmen, the entire façade of the building to give it the appearance of a local, inner-city slum tenement, with rusted corrugated iron, bits of wood, shattered windows, dirt, graffiti, and ragged laundry hanging from clotheslines. Most of the material was donated by residents in the side streets, whose living conditions the transformed façade reflected. This work therefore foregrounded the margins of the city by bringing them explicitly into the city center; its effect was to create a widespread public discussion of everyday experiences of seemingly local, but in reality global, issues. The installation was supplemented by “alternative, inner-city performance-tours” of the dilapidated side streets which I conducted, pointing out building currently occupied by immigrant workers and narrating stories and legends of previous inhabitants.
Within a day, the project provoked a broad discussion of social issues in the newspapers, to which the mayor of Nicosia responded with a warning notice, and then by sending out police to block off the main street and a team of workers to (illegally) tear down the artwork. This provoked a further public discussion about art and censorship. Over 200 newspaper articles or columns (from the local Cypriot press and the press in Turkey, to Al- Jazeera and the Financial Times) were written in response to or commenting on the project, which contributed to the curatorial intentions of the “Leaps of Faith” exhibition by “shift[ing]... attention to a host of existing socio-cultural issues and problems that have been marginalized as a result of the realpolitik, such as gender and class issues, minority rights, the ill effects of tourism, deregulated urban expansion, skewed notions of ‘development’ and economic and sexual exploitation of immigrants.”
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Nicosia ( NIK-ə-SEE-ə; Greek: Λευκωσία, translit. Lefkosia [lefkoˈsi.a]; Turkish: Lefkoşa [lefˈkoʃa]) is the largest city, capital, and seat of government of the island of Cyprus. It is located near the centre of the Mesaoria plain, on the banks of the River Pedieos.
Nicosia is the farthest southeast of all EU member states' capitals. It has been continuously inhabited for over 4,500 years and has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century. The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities of Nicosia segregated into the south and north of the city respectively in 1963, following the crisis from 1955–64 that broke out in the city. This separation became a militarized border between the Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus after Turkey invaded the island of Cyprus in 1974, occupying the north of the island, including northern Nicosia. Today North Nicosia is the capital of Northern Cyprus, a state recognized only by Turkey, that is considered to be occupied Cypriot territory by the international community.
Apart from its legislative and administrative functions, Nicosia has established itself as the island's financial capital and its main international business centre. In 2018, Nicosia was the 32nd richest city in the world in relative purchasing power.
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00:01:38 1 Toponymy
00:02:51 2 History
00:03:00 2.1 Ancient times
00:04:21 2.2 Roman and Byzantine times
00:06:55 2.3 Medieval times
00:10:16 2.4 Ottoman rule
00:14:04 2.5 British administration
00:16:46 2.6 Independence and division
00:20:00 3 Geography
00:20:09 3.1 Climate
00:21:07 4 Cityscape
00:21:16 4.1 South of the Green Line
00:26:02 4.2 North of the Green Line
00:28:53 5 Politics and administration
00:29:04 5.1 Governance of the metropolitan area
00:32:24 5.2 Nicosia Municipality
00:33:57 5.3 Nicosia Turkish Municipality
00:35:10 5.4 Other municipalities in Greater Nicosia
00:35:59 5.5 Administrative divisions and demographics
00:38:01 6 Culture
00:40:59 7 Education
00:41:34 8 Economy
00:42:45 9 Transport
00:45:09 10 Sports
00:47:57 11 Famous Nicosians
00:51:19 12 International relations
00:51:29 12.1 Twin towns and sister cities
00:51:41 13 Gallery
00:51:50 14 See also
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Nicosia ( NIK-ə-SEE-ə; Greek: Λευκωσία, romanized: Lefkosía [lefkoˈsi.a]; Turkish: Lefkoşa [lefˈkoʃa]) is the largest city, capital, and seat of government of the island of Cyprus. It is located near the centre of the Mesaoria plain, on the banks of the River Pedieos.
Nicosia is the southeasternmost of all EU member states' capitals. It has been continuously inhabited for over 4,500 years and has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century. The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities of Nicosia segregated into the south and north of the city respectively in early 1964, following the fighting of the Cyprus crisis of 1963–64 that broke out in the city. This separation became a militarised border between the Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus after Turkey invaded the island of Cyprus in 1974, occupying the north of the island, including northern Nicosia. Today North Nicosia is the capital of Northern Cyprus, a state recognized only by Turkey, that is considered to be occupied Cypriot territory by the international community.
Apart from its legislative and administrative functions, Nicosia has established itself as the island's financial capital and its main international business centre. In 2018, Nicosia was the 32nd richest city in the world in relative purchasing power.
POST Research Institute: Famagusta Tour
Tracing Multiculturalism Tour around Famagusta. An initiative coordinated by POST Research Institute apart of the Engage Small Grants Program.
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