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St George of the Latins Church
HISTORIC SITE
Sitting incongrously amid a traffic intersection, St George of the Latins is one of
Famagusta's oldest churches. The remaining walls with their distinctive lancet windows
are a good example of early Gothic architecture.
DON'T MISS
WALKING FAMAGUSTA'S WALLS
Start your Famagusta wall tour at the southern end near the
Land Gate
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) on the
Ravelin
tower'. It was here that the Ottomans first breached the fortifications, surrendered by the white-flag-waving Vene-
tians. You can enter the warren of rooms within.
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,
Moratto
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),
Pulacazara
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,
San Luca
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and the steeply pitched
Martinengo Bastion
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.
This in turn leads seaward, passing the
Del Mezzo
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,
Diamante
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and
Signoria Bastions
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). Further on is the impressive citadel known as
Othello's Tower.
The
Sea Gate
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) on the eastern side originally opened directly onto the sea. Today the
wharfs of the modern port have extended the land bridge considerably.
At the southeastern extremity is the
Canbulat Bastion
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), in which Ottoman hero
General Canbulat Bey died valiantly while attacking the walls on horseback during the bloody siege. From here
the walls loop back to the Land Gate via the
Camposanto
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),
Andruzzi
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and
Santa Napa Bastions
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.
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Beaches
Glapsides
BEACH
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This sandy public beach is 4km north of Famagusta. Shallow and sheltered by its position
in the bay, it's popular with locals and great for kids.
There's a beach bar and restaurant, and you can hire sun loungers and umbrellas. Jet
skis, pedal-bikes and canoes are available for hire, and the conditions are great for snor-
kelling. The beach is also an avid birdwatching location during migratory seasons.
