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St. Hilarion Castle

Nicosia road, Kyrenia, Cyprus
0533 161 276
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Kyrenia
4.5 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Inverness, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

You have to make the effort to get to the top of the castle. We had a hire car so parked near the entrance and in any case you can't really stop on the approach because it is in a military area so you can't park or take photos until you reach it! Make sure you have your camera very... More

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Witney, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

My partner hates heights, but was bowled over by this place. You need a car to get there - try and park as near to the entrance as possible to cut down on the climb. Take plenty of water and be prepared for some serious step climbing!! Not for the faint hearted or the infirm or disabled, but worth every... More

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Nottingham
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Very interesting place with tremendous views. However to get the best out of it you need to climb hundreds of steps and be pritty fit. Takes about 2 hours to do the whole castle More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

The views were worth the 350 steps climb to the top. If visiting independently take car on parking the car near the entrance. More

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UK
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

You need transport to the site so either car or possible organised trip. A bit of stamina needed to cover the whole area and reach the top but well worth the effort admiring how they managed to get the building to cling to the hill and the view from the top is very good. Take plenty of water and enjoy... More

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Herts
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Absolutely amazing views and exercise. I don't know how many steps there are from the entrance to the top watchtowers but it felt like 500 / 600. Real sense of achievement when you get to the top! More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We had to rent a car to visit this fairy tale castle. But worth it ! More

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Ayia Napa, Cyprus
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Great history, fantastic views, not good for unfit or elderly, much climbing and uneven old steps More

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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What an amazing Castle. If you hit the North of Cyprus, make sure you stop off and check the place out. In the summer it is extremely hard going climbing up the castle to the peak. But when you do, WOW!!! What an amazing view!!! If you go early enough you'll be sure to beat the other tourists and it... More

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San Remo, Italy
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Long climb from parking lot to the top, but the reward is a breathtaking view. More

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