Kyrenia Castle Visiting Hours

Kyrenia Castle Visiting Hours - Entrance Fee - Where and How to Get There?

Kyrenia Castle, the popular touristic destination of Cyprus, witnesses history like a time warp. This unique historical place hides the traces of ancient civilizations such as Byzantines, Lusignans, Venetians and Ottomans. In the castle, which dominates the port city of Kyrenia, St. George Church, the Sunken Ship Museum, as well as the sarcophagus of Algerian Sadik Pasha. In the Byzantine tower, you have the chance to see unique historical values such as the great hall of the Lusignan period and the Venetian towers. The castle of the city of Kyrenia rising to the sky is in a position where you can see unforgettable views.

Today, Kyrenia castle is open to visitors and you can walk around freely. The entrance fee is 20 TL per person. Kyrenia Castle visiting hours;

• In summer: 09.00-14.00 and 17.00-19.00,
• In winter: 09.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.45

Kyrenia Castle Address: Küpdemir street. Kyrenia/Cyprus

The castle is 26 km from Nicosia. Its distance to Famagusta is 80 km. After reaching Kyrenia, you can easily find the castle. Signs and signs for the castle appear in front of you. There are also paid shuttles from Nicosia and Famagusta to Girne Castle. Access to the castle can be easily provided by public transport or car rental.

What Parts Does Kyrenia Castle Consist?

Kyrenia Castle offers a very rich story. There are historical buildings from different civilizations in the castle. While walking around the castle, you can immerse yourself in the stories of ancient times. Sections in Kyrenia Castle:

• St. George's Church

You can see this church at the end of the ramp at the entrance of the castle. The church, which is estimated to have been built in the 1100s, was right next to the castle before it was taken into the castle during the Venetian period.

• Admiral Sadik Pasha Sarcophagus

Located in the entrance corridor, this mausoleum belongs to Admiral Sadik Pasha, who conquered Kyrenia in 1570.

• I-Lusignan Tower

It was built by the King of Cyprus, John D'Ibelin, on the ruins of the Byzantine period. King John D'Ibelin expanded the Girne Castle between 1208-1211 and added many magnificent temples.

• Arched Rooms

The arched rooms in the north and east belong to the Lusignan period. These are the places that the Lusignans used as rooms such as prisons and guard rooms.

• Cistern

The cistern in the inner courtyard was filled with water and was built to meet the water needs of the people in the castle.

• Sunken Ship

The Greek merchant ship, one of the oldest ships discovered throughout history, is exhibited in the Shipwreck Museum. A model of the sunken ship, whose history dates back to the 3rd century BC, is also among the exhibits. In the Sunken Ship Museum; Venetian Castle, Kirni Tombs and Mediterranean Grave Excavation can also be seen.

• Dungeons

These dungeons, which were mentioned with torture events during the reign of King Peter I, are quite impressive. Dungeon rooms contain underground cells called Scutella.

• Vrysi Neolithic Period Room

Vrysi, a village settlement dating from the periods between 4410-3750 BC, offers the opportunity to witness the end of the Neolithic period.

• Mediterranean Village Grave Ruins

Artifacts unearthed from the king's tomb carved into sandstone are exhibited in this section.

Kyrenia Castle is so magnificent and rich that it has inspired many digital games and movies today. Most of the Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines game takes place in Kyrenia Castle. Walking around Kyrenia castle will be an unforgettable experience. You can go to the castle whenever you want, on any day you want. But remember, the castle is closed on public holidays.