About King George VI
Who is King George VI?
King George VI was born on December 14, 1895 in Sandringham, England and died on February 6, 1952 in the same place. George VI, whose real name was Albert Frederick Arthur George, reigned as King of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth from 1936 to 1952. He was the second son of his father, King George V, and became king after his older brother Edward VIII abdicated. George VI led his country during World War II and made great efforts to keep public morale high. He had two daughters, Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret. During his reign, he played an important role in shaping the Commonwealth.
Royal Coat of Arms
What’s in the British Coat of Arms of George VI?
The monument is distinguished by its cylindrical architecture. It bears the British Royal coat of arms and inscriptions commemorating the coronation of George VI. This reservoir was built during the British Empire to commemorate the coronation of King George VI. The inscriptions on the monument shed light on the history of the period and show visitors the traces of British rule in Cyprus.
The monument is surrounded by buildings and streets that reflect the historical texture of Lefke. By examining the monument, visitors can both discover its architectural features and learn about the history of the region.
Location
Where is the British Coat of Arms of George VI?
The monument is located in the center of Lefke district in the west of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Located in the heart of Lefke bazaar, this structure is easily accessible to visitors to the region. The area where the monument is located is located on the main street of Lefke and there are various shopping and eating and drinking places around it.
Transportation
How to get to the George VI British Coat of Arms?
To reach the monument, you must first go to Lefke. You can reach Lefke from Nicosia by road in approximately 1.5 hours. When you reach the center of Lefke, you can easily find the monument by walking on the main street.
If you have not yet entered Cyprus, flights from Turkey to Nicosia Ercan Airport take approximately 1 hour. You can reach Lefke from the airport by renting a private car or by taxi. You can also come to the island with ferry services from Kyrenia Port and from here you can go to Lefke by land.
Visit Information
George VI British Coat of Arms Visiting Hours and Entrance Fee
Since the monument is located in a public area, there are no visiting hours and no entrance fee. You can visit the monument at any time and photograph this artistic coat of arms.
George VI British Coat of Arms Photos
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Places to visit in Lefke
Historical aqueducts, fountains, monuments and ancient cities await you in Lefke. There are many places you can visit in Lefke, full of historical buildings from the Ottoman and Venetian periods and the wonders of Cypriot nature.
