Sights

Ship Wreck Museum

"Batik Gemzi Muzezi" - the Ship Wreck Museum is situated in the east wing of Girne Castle. Here you will find the remains of one of the most ancient boats ever recovered from the bottom of the sea. It dates back to the 4th century BC, sunk in the Kyrenia Bay, one mile off the harbour, at the time of Alexander the Great. The museum exhibits the rests of the ship and parts of the merchandise found in its holds. The load included 4000 wine amphoras, scores of wooden tools, oil amphoras and salt containers.

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Kyrenia Castle

This beautiful castle is situated in the north-east of the city of Girne and serves as a backdrop to the city's harbour. The first historical reference to the castle dates back to 1191, when King Richard the Lionheart of England, on his way to the Third Crusade, captured it by defeating King Isak Komnen of Cyprus. Whilst it has not yet been possible to determine a definite date for the castle's construction, excavations throughout the castle have revealed Hellenistic-Roman traces which date back to the 7th century BC. It is likely that the castle was built to defend Girne from more..

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Belapais Abbey

About 6 miles east of Girne you will find the wonderful and romantic rests of Belapais Abbey, a 12th century abbey built in gothic style during the Lusignan period. The abbey is built around an inner court, where the church, the dining room and the dormitory of the monks are located. It is also known as the Blanche Abbey, probably because of the white habit worn by its monks. The abbey was erected by the Order of St. Norbert, one of the less known orders of the Middle Ages.

The buiding is very well preserved, and its dining room (30 x 90 more..

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Folk Art Museum

The Museum of Folk Art is housed within a splendid residence which is characteristic of the upper class 18th century Cypriots. The mansion is situated at the Kyrenia harbour, and has three main levels. Its cellars were used as storing rooms, the ground floor used to house the services, kitchen and craft area; now is exhibits a collection of farming tools and and looms. The second floor was the living area, the third the bedrom floor. Here you will find a selection of home furnishing dating back to this period including bed linen, tablecloths, local embroidery and lace, as well as more..