Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Sleeping
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Altun Tabya
B4
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Portofino
D4
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Eating
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Aspava Restaurant
C2
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Ginkgo
C2
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Petek Confectioner
C2
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Drinking & Nightlife
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D&B
C3
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Monks Inn
C2
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Shopping
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Hoşgör
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Venetian Walls
HISTORIC SITE
Defining the Old Town, these imposing ramparts were constructed by the Venetians in the
early 16th century. Although over 15m high and up to 8m thick, and surrounded by a now
waterless moat, the ramparts failed to keep the Ottomans at bay in 1571.
Like their counterpart in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Famagusta's walls comprised 14 bastions
and five gates. You can walk almost the entire length of the roughly rectangular layout
and enjoy the excellent views of the city below.
Othello's Tower
HISTORIC SITE
(The Citadel;
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
; Othello Kalesi; adult/student 7/3TL;
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currently closed, when open 9am-8pm Jun-
Sep, to 5pm Oct-May)
An extension of the Old Town's main walls, Othello's tower was constructed in the 12th
century, during Lusignan rule, in order to protect the harbour. In 1492, the Venetians fur-
ther fortified the citadel and transformed it into an artillery stronghold.
The citadel is currently closed to visitors for extensive restoration work. If it is open
again by the time you visit there are various towers and artillery chambers to explore as
well as a refectory and living quarters.
