Discover the rich history of
Turks in Cyprus.

Derneğimiz Kıbrıs Türk tarihini araştırmak ve tanıtmak amacıyla kuruldu.

Derneğimiz Kıbrıs Türk tarihini araştırmak ve tanıtmak amacıyla kuruldu 

Cezire Derneği (Cezire, from the Arabic word, “Jazeera” meaning island and Dernek meaning Association) is an organisation we established in 2008 to pay tribute to the heritage of Turkish Cypriots in London

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Cezire Derneği is founded as a cultural institution

Our intention is to uphold and preserve the unique identity of Turkish Cypriots through revival and representation of our unique cultural aspects through research of the history of Turkish Cypriots.

  • Explore our history
  • Explore our culture
  • Explore our beliefs
  • Explore our origins
Turkish Cypriot heritage sites in Cyprus

Historic Monuments and Landmarks

“Those who do not know their past, cannot defend their future.”

  • Built in 1592 by Mehmet Bey Ebubekir, governor of the province of Ktima, now Paphos.
    Ottoman Baths of Paphos
  • Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque, is one of Islam’s holiest sites. The mosque was built in 1817, west of Larnaca.
    Hala Sultan Tekke

Press & Media Coverage

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June

8th Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival 2025
  • Sat, 11:00 AM – 8pm
  •  Donkey Lane, EN1 3PL

29

June

8th Turkish Cypriot Cultural Festival 2025
  • Fri, 08:00 AM – Fri, 09:00 AM
  •  Donkey Lane, EN1 3PL

Get in touch

For partnership, media enquiries, or any other questions, please contact us using the form below.

Derneğimiz Kıbrıs Türk tarihini araştırmak ve tanıtmak amacıyla kuruldu | Dedicated to researching the history of the Turks of Cyprus.