Our Cyprus offers tours to Kyrenia (Girne) – one of the most beautiful cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus is also known as Aphrodite island. Many people come here to enjoy the strikingly beautiful places of Northern Cyprus.
Northern part of island has many sights, for example, Kyrenia (or Girne) city. Kyrenia has a rich and eventful history. The city was founded by Phoenician sailors about three thousand years ago. While the Roman Empire rules Cyprus Kyrenia flourished. The Harbour was built in Girne. During the period of Byzantine Empire domination in Cyprus to protect from attacks of the Arab tribes a fortress was built in Girne. Laiter in the 12st century this castle was conquered by the English King Richard the Lionheart.
The present form of the castle was made during the reign of France in Cyprus. The castle was used for its intended purpose, i.e. served the defence in times of war and in times of peace holiday destination.
Then were periods of Venetian era and the surrender of the Kyrenia to Turks in 15-th century. During the time of the Dominion of the British Empire in Cyprus, Kyrenia (Girne) once again became flourish economically. Economy, in particular, trade in the town flourished until the outbreak of the first world war, after which the Kyrenia was able to recover only in 1960 years.
Nowadays Kyrenia lives by tourism and trade. Girne has earned a reputation as the Pearl of North Cyprus among tourists. A beautiful view of the mountains and the ancient harbour is opening from Kyrenia town. Thanks to its very developed infrastructure Girne is perfect as for travel, so permanent residence for.
Girne American University, Girne American College and kindergarten at the College are located here. Not far from Kyrenia there are several complexes where real estate is usually bought by Russian-speaking residents. Our Cyprus offers free real estate viewing tour to help you to choose the best property. The majority of Girne population are Cypriot Turks.
In addition to the Castle, where there is a Museum of the ancient vessel of more than two thousand years age in Kyrenia there are many other sights such as the Museum of local lore, the cemetery of ancient people who have mastered the territory many years before Phoenician tribes arrived here.
There are many monastery and temples of different denominations in the Kyrenia's territory. The age of some of them is several centuries and in one of which (church of the Michael Archangel) the famous museum of icons is located. We propose tours to Kyrenia including visit of all these wonderful places.