7. Day Nikosia (Trip to Girne) II

Kyrenia Castle

The oldest remains of the Kyrenia harbour fortress date back to the 7th century. In the 10th century the fortress was expanded by the Byzantines and at the beginning of the 12th century by the Crusaders. In 1373 it was almost completely destroyed by the Genoese. The Venetians, in conflict with the Ottomans, further extended the fortress and gave it its present appearance. The British used the castle as a prison before it became a tourist attraction from 1960.Read more