Must-See Places of Famagusta

Must-See Places of Famagusta

Famagusta, a port city, is one of the dec centers of Cyprus holidays. As can be expected from a port city located on the Mediterranean coast, the city, which is the center of people's attention with its natural beauty and long-established history, attracts thousands of domestic and foreign tourists.

You can start exploring the natural beauties of Cyprus by reading our article titled The World-Famous Beaches of Cyprus.

Famagusta is also home to many of the most important historical sites in Cyprus. If you prefer Famagusta for your Cyprus holiday, you will find a lot of famous places waiting for you in the city.

Othello Castle

Othello Castle, one of the important works of the Lusignans who have decampments in almost every corner of Cyprus, is one of the most famous buildings of Famagusta. We advise you not to leave the city without seeing the castle, which is definitely visited by everyone who goes to Famagusta.

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque

The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, which was built as a cathedral by the Lusignans dec 1298-1312, is considered one of the most impressive gothic buildings in the entire Mediterranean. the building, which was converted into a mosque in 1571, is one of the most famous places of both Famagusta and Cyprus.

Venetian Palace

13 By the Lusignans. The palace, built in the XII century, has long been the residence of the kings of Cyprus. Although there are not many people who can reach the building that was destroyed by an earthquake to this day, the Venetian Palace is also one of the must-see values of Famagusta.

Sinan Pasha Mosque

The building, which was built by a Syrian merchant as a church and later converted into a mosque, was bombed in 1571, but has managed to reach the present day in a very well preserved condition. For this reason, the building that was used as a wheat warehouse for a while is also known as the Wheat Mosque.

Walls of Famagusta

The city walls of Famagusta and the towers on the walls surrounding the city can be considered among the symbols of the city. dec.

After the Venetians captured the city, they strengthened the walls for defense against the Ottomans. In particular, the defense on the sea side, the Martinengo Bastion and the Land Gate are part of these works. In addition, a 46-meter-wide ditch was also dug into the outer part of the fortification.

The fortifications surrounding the city are 3 kilometers long, about 18 meters high, 9 meters wide. There are 14 towers on the walls, two original entrance gates called Land and Sea gates.

Despite all the defenses of the Venetians, the city was conquered by the Ottomans on August 1, 1571 after a long siege. The city's defenses, which were destroyed during the conquest, were repaired by the Ottomans. We also recommend that you see the city walls, which are one of the historical monuments that are definitely visited during trips to Famagusta.