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| Capital: | Nicosia |
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Historical Plances in Famagusta
There
are many historical sites to visit in Famagusta. The Aya
Trias Bazilica dates back to the 6th century A.D.
Aphendrika is a nearby town which includes a castle, rock tombs, a temple,
and a harbor which is now full. All have been found as a result
of excavations carried out in the region.
The Canbulat
Tomb & Museum lies underneath the Arsenal bastion.
The
Kertikli Bath is a remarkable place to visit and is most
notable for its domes.
Arsenal is bastion was built by the Venetian architect Giovanni Sammianelli
between 1550-1559
The
antique city of Enkomi,
also known as Alasia, is situated close to the present day
Enkomi (Tuzla) village and dates back to the 2000s B. C.
The
Cellarga Mass-Graves is a fascinating place to visit and
of course the famous ancient city of Salamis.
The Famagusta City
Walls were built by the Lusignans and are still intact
to walk around.
There are many delightful churches to visit in Famagusta: Latin
St. George Church was constructed in the late 13th century,
the church is one of the beautiful examples of the Gothic
style of architecture.
St
Francis Church comprises a nave with three sections leading
to a beautiful chancel. The Panaya
Kanakaria Church has been reconstructed many times and
houses impressive mosaics. The Nestorian Church was built by a Syrian merchant for the
Syrians living in Famagusta in 1339. The Ayios Philon Church has been constructed on ruins dating
from the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
There
are also a couple of Beautiful Monasteries called The St Barnabas Monastery and The Apostolos
Andreas Monastery. It is possible to see a variety of
works of art from a wide range of historical spectrum from
the Neolithic Period to the Roman period. Bronze and marble
pieces are also being exhibited at the museum.
Famagusta is abundant in castles including. The Kantara Castle is the easternmost of the three castles
on the Kyrenia Mountains, the Kantara castle, is about 700
meters above sea level and is well positioned to control the
entrance to the Karpaz peninsula and The Mesaria plain.
Nitovikla
Castle is thought to have been constructed for the purpose
of defending the region against raids from the sea in the
Middle Bronze Age. The Orthello
Castle, built by the Lusignans in the 14th century, was
being used as one of the main entrances to Famagusta.
Lala
Mustafa Pasa Mosque was constructed between the years
1298-1312 in the Lusignan period is one of the most beautiful
Gothic structures of the Mediterranean region. Another mosque
in Famagusta is Sinan
Pasa Mosque.
There's the Namik
Kemal Dungeon. It is situated in the courtyard of the
Venetian Palace and has been constructed with ashlar The
Nikokreon Monument is within the Salamis Necropolis is
thought to have been erected in the name of Nikokreon.
In
Famagusta you can visit The Royal
Tombs. Studies indicate that the tombs were made in the
8th century B.C. and were used until the 4th century A.D.
The Sea
Gate is the second of the two original entrances to the
city. It is well preserved and it has a beautiful architectural
structure. The Land
Gate is the second oldest part of the walls after the
Othello tower. The bridge used today to enter the city is
new; before it was constructed, entrance to the city would
be through a cannon emplacement at the side of the gate.
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