Altın Kumsal · Karpaz · 📷 Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0
Castles, ancient cities, museums and beaches
Opening hours and fees of museums and archaeological sites come from the Department of Antiquities and Museums (summer season: 1 April – 31 October 2026). Confirm on site before you go.
Venetian castle by the harbour, home to one of the world's oldest known shipwrecks.
Open: 08:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00)
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 08:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00)
Full 150 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Fairy-tale castle on a mountain top with views of Kyrenia and the sea. Wear comfortable shoes — lots of steps.
Open: 09:00–18:30 (last entry 17:30)
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 09:00–16:00 (last entry 14:45)
Full 150 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
Venetian castle inside the walls, linked to Shakespeare's Othello.
Currently closed to visitors
Mountain castle at the entrance of Karpaz, overlooking two seas.
Open: 10:00–15:30
Closed at weekends and on public holidays
In winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar): 10:00–15:30 (last entry 14:45)
Full 100 TL · Student 50 TL
Free for TRNC citizens on Sundays.
