Kantara Castle, North Cyprus.

Kantara Castle, North Cyprus.

2-333-152 - Peter Thompson/Heritage Images

Kantara Castle, North Cyprus. The castle was originally built by the Byzantines in the 10th century as protection against Saracen invaders but was enlarged and remodelled by the Lusignans. In 1191, Isaac Comnenus, the ruler of Cyprus, sought refuge in the castle when Richard the Lionheart landed on Cyprus.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Peter Thompson, attributed to: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Cyprus Northern Cyprus

  1. 35 20 00 N , 033 45 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Castles

Architecture & Archaeology Castles & Fortifications

Places Asia Cyprus Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5120x3413
File Size : 51,195kb


Aliases

  1. 0470009521
  1. 2-333-152
  1. 2333152

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