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The Kertikli Baths
Constructed by the Ottomans this six domed room structure has a reservoir coverded with a vaulted ceiling and a section believed to be dreesing rooms which has collapsed.
Ravelin
One of the two arched entrances to the old city of famagusta. Built in 1571 the gate is known as the white tower after the Venetians were surrounded by the Ottamons and hoisted a white flag on the building.
St George of Latins Church
Built near the end of the 13th century the church is another example of beautiful gothic architecture.
St Barnabas Monastry
St Barnabos was killed by his compatriots and his body was hiden in an underground cave near to Salamis. The corpse of St Barnabos was hidden for many years and its weherabouts was unknown. In the year 432 Bishop Anthemios had a vision of the whereabouts the grave and started excavations. On hearing of the excavations the Emperor Byzantinium made a donation for a monastry to be built in the location of the grave and bestowed autonomy on the church of Cyprus. Built in 477 AD the monastry is now an icon museum.
The Twin Churches
The larger of the two churches was built in the 14th century and belonged to the knights templar. When the grandmaster and other leaders were executed by burning as herectics in 1313and cosequent demise of the order the church was left to the knights hospitalers who owned the adjoining building. The building is now used by the Cyprus arts society.
Cathedral of St Nicholas (Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque)
A stunning gothic cathederal built by the Lusignians between 1298 and 1312 was used for the coronations of the Kings of Jeruselum. During the Ottoman rule it was converted to a mosque with the addition of a minaret but keeping the cathedrals original form, it was renamed in honour of the general who led the 1571 invasion of the city.
Salamis Ruins
The ancient city of salamis is said to have been built by the tribes who moved to Cyprus from Anatolia and Greece towards the end of the bronze age. Salamis which stood as the capital of Cyprus for many years suffered exstensive damage from earthquakes in 76 and 77 AD. The city was rebuilt and again became the capital of Cyprus, however after more earthquakes and frequent raids by the Arabs in the 8th century the capital was completely deserted.
Othellos Tower
Built to protect the port of Famagusta by the Lusignians in the 14th century and later restored by Venetian Nicola Foscari. At the top of the entrance you will find engravings of the Lion of St Mark as well as the name Nicola Foscari and the date 1492. |
