Kyrenia is home to the oldest shipwreck in the world, dating back to the 4th Century BC. It is very well preserved and stands proudly in the museum in Kyrenia Castle. An image of the the original merchant ship is even featured on three of the Cypriot Euro coins.
Ancient Shipwreck in Kyrenia Castle
The ancient city of Salamis was once the capital of Cyprus, dating back to 1100 BC. After an earthquake in the 4th Century most of the city was destroyed and today much of it is underwater. Excavation is still underway and there have been many historically significant finds from various exploratory dives throughout the years.
The Ancient City of Salamis
The island of Cyprus features the last divided capital city in the world with the green line in Lefkosa marking the divide between the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. You can cross the Green Line on foot at Ledra Palace and Ledra Street as well as 7 other places along the 112 mile border.
Nicosia, Last Divided Historical City
The beautiful Orchid kotschyi also known as the Bee Orchid has a subspecies which can only be found in North Cyprus. You can spot these unique flowers in grasslands and open pine woodlands in the Kyrenia mountains and there are even walking tours where visitors can hunt for this precious flower.
The Bee Orchid Flower in North Cyprus
The ghost town of Varosha in Famagusta was once one of the most popular tourist spots in the Mediterranean and home to 39,000 people. Entry was forbidden for nearly 46 years and time stood still with shops, homes, car dealerships and hotels just abandoned. Today, parts of the city have reopened, including the popular beachfront and it feels as though you've been transported back in time to the 70's as you stroll through these once-thriving ruins.
Ghost Town Varosha in Famagusta
