The small town lies close to the base of the Karpas peninsula .At its centre, right by the raundabaut, stands the tiny Dominican Church of James (Agios Lakovos). İntricately carved in stone, it resembles an encrusted jewellery box. At the western end of the town stands the two-aisled, single domed Church of Panagia Thetokos, which was erected in the 12th century. The church was restored in 1804, when it was also given its marble-panelled belfry. İnside you can still see the original wall paintings dating from the 12th century .
The icoIskele Bogazn museum opened here in 1991, houses a collection of icons removed from the local Greek Churches.
The images are modern and of little artistic merit, yet the museum is worth visiting for its lovely interior frescoes.
Iskele Bogaz, at this little fishing port on famagusta Bay you can watch the fishermen returning with their catvh, and also buy fresh fish each morning. Fishing trips are available for visitors, as are lesson in scuba diving. There are beautiful long,sandy beaches in this area. A half local restaurants specialize in fish and seafood. European cuisine is also on offer at moon over the water, an English –run seaside restaurant 2km south of Bogaz.
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Northern Cyprus Iskele Bogaz hotel is three and four star good quality sea front hotel .
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