Venetian Walls in Cyprus, Nicosia Resort
Rating: 8,7/10 (6534 votes)  The Venetian walls were erected in the last years of the Venetian rule (1567-1570). The architect of these walls was Giulio Savorgnano. The walls are fortified 11 towers with lined earth embankments. Their main purpose was to facilitate the defense of the city walls, and their total length was about 5 kilometers. To enter the city, the architect provided gates: Paphos, Kyrenia and Famagust. When the Turks stormed the city in 1570, this imposing structure did not prevent them from seizing it. During the capture of the city, the walls themselves were not damaged and still make an indelible impression on tourists. The Famagusta Gate has also been preserved. In the former ditches, which are in front of the walls, there are parks with sculptures, open air market and car park. And in the fortifications themselves there are driveways for transport.     We also recommend reading Jami Kebir Mosque (Great Mosque) in Cyprus, Larnaca resort Topic: Venetian Walls in Cyprus, Nicosia Resort. |
