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Walking The Divide: Nicosia, The World’s Last Divided Capital
NICOSIA, CYPRUS - OCTOBER 21: A minaret of Selimiye Mosque, historically known as the Cathedral of Saint Sophia, a former Christian cathedral converted into a mosque, seen from the Ledra (Lokmaci) Street crossing that connects the Republic of Cyprus-controlled south with the northern part of Nicosia, administered by the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), recognized only by Turkey., is seen on October 21, 2025. The island has remained divided by a United Nations-controlled Buffer Zone since 1974. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | STR/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - STR/NurPhoto |
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