Kyrenia Castle

Kyrenia Castle
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  • Saint Hilarion Castle — St. Hilarion Castle The Saint Hilarion Castle lies on the Kyrenia mountain range, in Cyprus. It was originally a monastery, named after a monk who allegedly chose the site for his hermitage. Later fortified by Byzantines, it formed the defense of …   Wikipedia

  • Kantara Castle — The Kantara Castle is the easternmost of the castles situated on the Kyrenia mountain range in North Cyprus. Laying at 630 metres above sea level it is well positioned to control the entrances to Karpass Peninsula and Mesaoria plain.It is thought …   Wikipedia

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