Kyrenia [a] is a city on the northern coast of Cyprus, noted for its historic harbour and castle. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus.

Kyrenia Castle (Greek: Κάστρο της Κερύνειας Turkish: Girne Kalesi) is a 16th-century castle built by the Venetians over a previous Crusader fortification. Within its walls lies a twelfth-century chapel showing reused late Roman capitals, and the Shipwreck Museum.

Said to have been founded by two veterans of the Trojan War, Kyrenia is the tourism capital of North Cyprus, offering spas, casinos, and beach resorts for all demographics. With its old harbor and seafront castle, the old town is one of the most charming destinations in the region.

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Kyrenia, city, situated along the northern coast of Cyprus, in the Turkish Cypriot-administered area. Founded by the Achaeans, ancient Greek colonists, and fortified by the Byzantines, Franks, and Venetians, the city was the administrative headquarters of the Kyrenia district of the Republic of Cyprus until the Turkish intervention in 1974 ...

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The beautiful port of Kyrenia rewards the fortunate visitor with an experience they will treasure forever and never forget. An amazing city on the west coast filled with luxury accommodation and a multitude of leisure spots and events.

Aug 27, 2017 · Kyrenia is a magnet for visitors, particularly those interested in its 9,000 year history and charming and historic harbour. The horseshoe-shaped, quaint port of Girne is full of a huge range of seafaring vessels from luxury yachts to floating cafes and fishing boats.

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Situated between the Five Finger Mountains (The Northern Range) and the Mediterranean Sea, Girne (Kyrenia) is unquestionably one of the most beautiful and evocative cities of the Mediterranean. It is blessed with beautiful sandy beaches the length of its coastal strip and also possesses the greatest concentration of touristic facilities.