St. Hilarion Castle

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We didn't visit the cistern next to the beautiful Windows unfortunately as we ran out of time. I think 1.5-2hrs is probably for here. 1hr is a bit short. There doesn't seem to be public transport here whatsoever. We got a taxi up there and when to the monastery then back to town for 70euros... Be aware of the closing times especially in the winter. The climb is not easy, so wear shoes. If you make it to the top the view is breathtaking. There’s so much history here. The parking lot is small, so luck. The is nice, and during the summer they have a in the castle. The road up the mountain passes through a military base, so Don’t stop and take pictures! are absolutely stunning, bit of a hike up to the top. Closing times also seem to vary quite erratically What a fantastic setting for this old & fantastic of Kyrenia! Sehr hübsch dort! Festes Schuhwerk empfohlen, Steine sind glatt. Tolle Aussichten von den verschiedenen Türmen. Davor ist ein Militärgebiet. Lots of people have wondered how accessible it is for older, less abled folks to access the castle. I visited yesterday & I am 71. Yes I am very fit for my age but for such an awesome setting do NOT let other misleading reviews stop you going. The is easily accessed from the car park where a little is located. It's currently,50 tl entrance (just over a £1) & even just inside there is the most incredible view of Kyrenia. The steps for levels 1 & 2 are perfectly adequate & not very tough (see pictures) if you do not venture inside the first lookout towers which are more of a challenge. The are some awesome things to see within the first two levels like the Byzantine Church. There is also a super little with an amazing view of the north coast at Kyrenia, selling their refreshing lemonade (& mocktails) & a small selection of small gifts & postcards. Now there is the third level to explore & I spent 90 mins on that level it's astounding! Again see pictures of steps & now I would say you have to be reasonably fit or very determined if a slow ascent is within your capabilities. There are astounding parts like the royal apartments with amazing but the higher up you go the more arduous it gets until the pinnacle of the summit at 732m. some 333' higher than the car park. Steps are a lot more uneven but with care & a firm grip of the handrails it's achievable. Various pictures illustrate some of my descriptions. Some reviews talk about unstable poor handrails, this is not the case they were all solid & firm & reassuring. Some people describe litter plastic bottles etc. Well the has provided loads of do not litter, pop in a bin signs but there will always be the mindless uncaring idiots who ignore this, don't let it distract you off visiting. It's an awesome feat of human achievement to the highest level & it has been there a 1000 years. The road 3 miles from the dual carriageway can be accessed from the dual carriageway in either direction despite what Google maps might show (I came from Kyrenia & turned right) & the road shows a few hairpin bends, again don't let this put you off, they are wide & easily driven. What more can I say except done let a visit pass you by if you are anywhere near. Allow 4 hours if you want to visit & photograph every nook & cranny! Hope the photos help you make the right decision, Go Go Go, it's awesome! Wear good, sturdy footwear as its rocky and steep. Be prepared for a bit of a climb. The are well it! There's a little at the parking spaces. Breathtaking views, lovely walk around ruins, it could be use a clean of all the plastic bottles and cans discarded all over the place, also some facts about history behind the ruins and what was there once, sometimes it feels like a rip off for paying the entrance as you don't even know where you are and what is the meaning of it all, even if it's not a lot, 50 Turkish lira per person, they accept card also, but they could hire someone to clean around and signpost what is around. I've been once before as a teen and brought my partner with me this time. We enjoyed it very much! The walk up is very long and tiring, definitely take a breather now and then when climbing up the stairs to get to the peak. Beautiful and well preserved. Only downside is that the Turkish Army closed it down early the day we went for something so we did rush a little. The best of the Kyrenia coast Magnificent views, but you need to be in physical condition to get up there. Great from the top of the castle, but be prepared for some slippery stairs. There is no WC inside the and the one outside the entrance charges 1 euro per person. Entrance fee was 50 tl for adults and 20 tl for students We all absolutely LOVED this visit. It's a great place to take kids as they will really enjoy climbing up and exploring all the different parts of the castle. The top takes a while to reach but it doesn't feel arduous as there are lots of different 'levels' or parts and if you do at each one - they are all stopping at in my opinion - then you will break up the climb. We spent about two hours in total exploring and taking a million photos. There's a bathroom at the entrance and a - beware it only takes cash. Keep an eye on small children as there are some parts that are without barriers etc. We arrived at 10am and the heat was bearable but I'd recommend avoiding the midday sun there, by the time we were leaving it was very hot. Es ist eine imposante Festung die es lohnt zu besichtigen. Sie ist in drei Teile aufgeteilt. Einen unteren wo sich der Eingang befindet und wo die Bauern und die Soldaten ihre Unterkünfte hatten. Einen mittleren wo sich Küche Gemächer usw befanden und den obersten wo sich die Gemächer der Burgherren befanden. Die Burg ist noch ziemlich gut erhalten. Leider gibt es aber keine Informationen vor Ort. Es hat keine Schilder oder Broschüren. Das ist sehr schade. Man findet im Internet aber einiges dazu. Die Aussicht ist atemberaubend. Man sieht an die Küste und die Berge. Spectacular mountain stronghold mostly dating from the Lusignan period. Originally built as a watch-tower during the era of Arab raids (7 - 10 C), there is still a Byzantine church from this period, which has been partly reconstructed. The ruins are spread over several peaks of the ridge, be aware that the paths are quite difficult and the stones are slippery so only recommended for those who are confident with a bit of rough clambering. are excellent. Highly recommended for those with an interest in the island's history. Обязательно к посещению! Потрясающие место! Interesting castle, very well preserved with fantastic of the Besparmak mountain range and Kyrenia. The has three floors, allow at least an hour to explore the whole site. Note that some of the steps around the site are steep and will be slippery when wet. Fantastic castle, amazing views, loads to explore and an absolute bargain; but bring your walking shoes! The is spread out over a large area on different parts of the peaks. Great to explore, especially with kids, and lots to see. Note though that there are lots of steep steps if you are going to explore it properly and there are some big drops at various points. Definitely the drive up there. Beautiful place. Shame that people don’t respect the no smoking and no littering signs. Also be wary of .. asked for a Turkish coffee as had just seen them make one .. only to be told no.. only coffee available is from the espresso machine at €3 a cup. On leaving saw more customers having Turkish coffee.. definitely feel like it was a ‘tourist tax’ .. ..so be warned 😡 Amazing place. A lot of plastic bottles. The place needs to be better looked after. Haftaiçi saat 15:35 de girmek istedik ancak kalenin kapısında son giriş saati 16:00 yazmasına rağmen kapıdaki görevli hanımefendiler bizim kaleye çıkmamıza izin vermedi. Son giriş saatine daha olduğunu söylediğimde sert bir dil kullandılar. A büfében mindíg nézd meg, hogy mi mennyibe kerül, és a visszajárót is! Bár ez utóbbi inkább lírában van! Ez csak akkor fontos, ha euróban fizetsz! Well going. Entrance e2.5 for 2 people, kids free. You can check every spot. Well visiting, magnificent views, but you need to be reasonably fit to make the climb. You need balance. Not for children under 12 yrs of age. Sehr schön. Super erhalten und gute Aussicht. Gayet güzel Kıbrıs’ta gezilmesi gereken yer oradanda kesinlikle tank’ın oraya gitmenizi öneririm sabah erken saatlerden gidin ki 2 sini gezebileceğiniz vaktiniz olsun eşofman ve dağcı kıyafetleri giymenizi öneririm. Beautiful. The hike to the top might be challenging for some people but well it for the fantastic views. Wear shoes with grip. Probably our favourite spot on Cyprus. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.