Famagusta Old Town

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

Stone fortifications of Famagusta’s old town
 Stone fortifications of Famagusta’s old town774 viewsMassive walls and bastion fortifications are built of light-colored stone. In the lower part, a narrow arched passage with a grille is visible, while sun-scorched grass grows on the ledges and tops of the walls; pine trees stand in front of the fortifications.
Stone bridge by the fortress walls of Famagusta
 Stone bridge by the fortress walls of Famagusta768 viewsA stone arched bridge crosses a dry moat beside the massive fortress walls of Famagusta’s old town. A dirt path is visible below, while tall trees and shrubs grow among the ancient masonry and fortifications.
Fortification Walls of Famagusta’s Old Town
 Fortification Walls of Famagusta’s Old Town732 viewsThe massive stone fortifications of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)’s Old Town are photographed from the moat side. Arched passages and narrow openings are visible in the wall, while a broad bastion rises above the lower level; a spreading tree grows at its foot.
Bridge by the Fortress Gates of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
 Bridge by the Fortress Gates of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)759 viewsAn asphalt road crosses a narrow bridge and leads through an opening in the massive stone walls of the old town. Tourists walk across the bridge, while the crenellations of the fortifications, dry grass, and sparse trees are visible above the walls.
Resting on a bench by old arches
 Resting on a bench by old arches738 viewsThree travelers sit on a wooden bench in front of a stone building with deep arched passageways closed off by a metal grille. Each holds a bright pink bag of food; one of the men is drinking from a large bag.
Vaulted passage in the fortress walls of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
 Vaulted passage in the fortress walls of Famagusta (Gazimağusa)730 viewsA stone vaulted corridor leads to a brightly lit arched exit. Rough masonry of varying sizes is visible on the walls, while massive arches and niches of the fortification have been preserved deeper within the passage.
By the vaulted passage in Old Famagusta
 By the vaulted passage in Old Famagusta721 viewsA stone vaulted passage in the historic part of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) is blocked by a tall metal grille with spikes. A woman sits on the paved street in front of the entrance; a lit exit is visible deep within the arch.
Election campaign bus on a street in Famagusta
 Election campaign bus on a street in Famagusta732 viewsA red Democratic Party bus stopped near residential houses in the old part of Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Its sides are decorated with portraits of candidates and Turkish election slogans, and loudspeakers are mounted on the roof.
St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta
 St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta717 viewsThe massive Gothic building of St Nicholas Cathedral rises above a street in Famagusta’s old town. Palm trees and shrubs grow at the foot of the stone walls with buttresses and narrow windows; cars are parked in front of the fence.
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
 Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)733 viewsThe Gothic façade of the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa): pointed arches, stone carvings and a large rose window have survived from the medieval cathedral. A slender minaret adjoins the building on the left, while electrical wires are strung above the street.
St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
 St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)878 viewsThe Gothic façade of St Nicholas Cathedral rises above a narrow city street in old Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Pointed arches, a large rose window, and a minaret added to the former Christian church are visible in the frame.
Flower bed by the De Cafe restaurant
 Flower bed by the De Cafe restaurant727 viewsA stone flower bed with cacti, aloe and other succulents is arranged beside outdoor benches. Among the plants lies a light-colored sign reading “Designed by De Cafe Restaurant”.
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
 Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)708 viewsFacade of the former St Nicholas Cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa), later converted into the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque. The photograph shows pointed Gothic arches, a tracery window above the main entrance, and a minaret added on the left.
West façade of St Nicholas Cathedral
 West façade of St Nicholas Cathedral708 viewsThe main façade of the Gothic cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) is decorated with pointed portals, stone carvings and a tall window with openwork tracery. The pale limestone of the walls contrasts with the dark green foliage of trees around the edges of the square.
St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
 St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)856 viewsThe main façade of the Gothic St Nicholas Cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Above the pointed portals, openwork stone windows and a large rose window have survived, while the upper openings of the towers remain unfilled; visitors are visible at the entrance.
St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
 St Nicholas Cathedral in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)722 viewsThe Gothic façade of St Nicholas Cathedral in the old town of Famagusta (Gazimağusa), later converted into the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque. To the left, a slender minaret adjoins the medieval stone wall, while the tall pointed-arch windows and carved decoration stand out clearly against the clear sky.
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