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The Venetian Walls are a series of defensive walls surrounding Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus. The first city walls were built in the Middle Ages; they were completely rebuilt in the mid-16th century by the Republic of Venice. Largely intact, they have a a circumference of 5 km (3 mi) and are among the best-preserved Renaissance fortifications in the Eastern Mediterranean. Shown is the Famagusta Gate, the chief gate in the walls.
The Selimiye Mosque in North Nicosia, Cyprus -- historically known as the Cathedral of Saint Sophia or Ayasofya Mosque -- is a former Christian cathedral that now functions as the main mosque of the city, with a capacity of 2500 worshippers. It is the largest surviving historical building in Nicosia.
The Machairas Monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was founded at the end of the 12th century near the village of Lazanias, about 40 km (25 mi) from Nicosia, Cyprus.
Although part of the Bellapais Abbey in Cyprus is in ruins, portions remain in use for religious services, concerts, and as a romantic setting for weddings. Shown here is the still-very-much-intact refectory.
The earliest archeological finds at Salamis, on the east coast of Cyprus, date to the 11th century B.C. The amphitheater in the distance is from later Roman times.
The amphitheater at Salamis, on the east coast of Cyprus, dates to Roman times.
The ruins of the Roman gymnasium at Salamis, on the east coast of Cyprus.
The Roman public pool at Salamis, Cyprus. The statues were collected from throughout the site and placed in the pool at a later date.
The Pyramus and Thisbe mosaic from the House of Dionysos at the Archeological Park at Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cyprus.
Pictured is a peacock mosaic in the House of Dionysos at the Paphos Archeological Park located in southwest Cyprus. Four large Roman villas have been discovered at the park: the House of Dionysos, the House of Aion, the House of Theseus, and the House of Orpheus, all of which have well-preserved mosaic floors.
Kyrenia ("Girne" in Turkish) is a city on the northern coast of Cyprus. A market center and seaside resort, its horseshoe-shaped harbor is flanked by a 12th-century castle fortress.
Ledra Street is in the middle of Cyprus's divided capital city of Nicosia. Now a busy shopping center, it has figured prominently in its nation�’s history as the site of several battles. At 1 km (0.6 mi) long, it hosts part of the buffer zone established along the ceasefire line that separates the northern Turkish-controlled part of the island from the south.
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