Famagusta Gate

Cyprus / Turkish controlled area / Nicosia /
 wall(s), interesting place, city gate, city wall
Famagusta Gate is one of the 3 gates of the walls of Nicosia, built in 1567 by the Venetians to defend the city against the Ottoman Turks. It is so named as the road leading to it connected Nicosia with Famagusta (Varosi, Ammochostos). In 1980 the Council of Nicosia decided to restore the gate and re-use it as a cultural centre.
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Coordinates:   35°10'27"N   33°22'16"E

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  • This location is based on the WALKING ROUTE MAP provided by the Nicosia Turkish Municipality.
  • The Famagusta gate is on the Cyprus government controlled part of Nicosia.
  • Then called "Porta Guliana" in honour of the architect of the whole city-wall project, it was the strongest and most elaborate, but also the lowest of the three gates. The outstanding and impressing feature of this building with its gateway and its arched passage can still be visited. The entire gate was restored by the Municpality of Nicosia to its former glory and started being used as a cultural center. This effort was rewarded on April 14, 1984, when the Municipality was awarded the prestigious "Europa Nostra" medal by the International Federation of Associations for the Protection of European Culture and Natural Heritage. The Center hosts exhibitions, discussions, music and dance performances as well as other cultural events. Working hours : Monday-Friday: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Saturday : 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm
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