Famagusta Old Town

The historic part of Famagusta (Gazimağusa), where the city’s main historical monuments are concentrated.

Famagusta (Gazimağusa) city wall and modern districts681 viewsFrom the upper platform of the fortifications, a broad stone wall with a dry moat at its foot is visible. Beyond the historical fortifications begin the busy streets and multi-storey modern development of Famagusta (Gazimağusa).

Ruins of the Venetian Palace in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)651 viewsA surviving pointed arch and fragments of stone walls rise above palm trees near the coast. Beyond the ruins, the roofs of the Old City and the calm Mediterranean Sea are visible; a construction crane stands beside the historic masonry.

St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta649 viewsThe Gothic St Nicholas Cathedral rises above the rooftops of the old city of Famagusta (Gazimağusa). After the Ottoman conquest, a minaret was added to the western façade, turning the church into the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque; a sea harbor is visible behind the building.

Street by the Famagusta (Gazimağusa) city wall709 viewsView from the city wall of a narrow street in old Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Low-rise houses, palm trees, parked cars and small shops line the road; a strip of sea is visible beyond the blocks.

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