Flags of the World Series: Northern Cyprus

I already once received this postcard, but from Greek part of Cyprus. This time postcard is sent from Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Island is partitioned after a coup d'état in 1974, performed as part of an attempt to annex the island to Greece, and that prompted the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

This stamp is from set Flora, issued on 31.7.2017.

Thank you Jeannine!

Northern Cyprus: Bellapais Abbey

Bellapais Abbey, or The Abbey of Beautiful Peace is the ruin of a monastery built by Canons Regular in the 13th century on the northern side of the small village of Bellapais, now in Turkish-controlled Northern Cyprus, about five kilometers from the town of Kyrenia. The ruin is at an altitude of 220m above sea level, and commands a long view down to Kyrenia and the Mediterranean sea. The site is also a museum, which hosts a restaurant and a cafe. The Abbey's refectory now serves as a venue for concerts and lectures.

Stamp on postcard is from set Europa CEPT 2017 Castles, issued on 11.5.2017.


Thank you Muhammet!