House of the Dragoman, Nicosia, Cyprus

The Dragoman's House in Old-Town Nicosia
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This is the beautifully restored and furnished residence of the Dragoman, a Turkish official position during Ottoman rule in Cyprus. Located just around the corner from the Archbishop's Palace, and housing an ethnological museum, the Dragoman's House provides a fascinating insight into Cyprus in Ottoman times. If you're in the neighborhood, this place is definitely worth a visit.

This particular view looks out through one of the property's many archways, and across the courtyard towards the adjacent Omeriye mosque.

Around the Tower of London

Here are a few shots taken on a jaunt to London earlier this year.

Tower Bridge, London
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The Tower of London
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Gargoyle at the Tower of London
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Salamis Gymnasium in Cyprus

The Gymnasium at ancient Salamis, North Cyprus
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The Horns of Hattin

The Horns of Hattin, Israel
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Mt. Arbel Cliffs, Israel

Mt. Arbel Cliffs, Israel
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Bellapais Abbey in North Cyprus

13th Century Bellapais Abbey in North Cyprus
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Buffavento Castle seen from below

The lower reaches of Buffavento castle on the Cypriot North Range, seen here from the car park, some 300 meters below.
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