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  1. Famagusta Gate is the most important of the three gates of the Venetian Walls of Nicosia in the eastern part of the walls in Old Nicosia. Built in the the 16th century by the Venetians in order to ...

  2. The rout from Paphos Gate to Famagusta Gate offer an overview of Nicosia city walls. Open full screen to view more. This map was created by a user. Learn how to create your own. ...

  3. www.cyprusisland.net › attractions › famagusta-gateFamagusta Gate | Cyprus Island

    Famagusta Gate is the most splendid of all the gates of Venetian Nicosia. The particular gate opened the way towards the most important port on the island, Ammochostos (Famagusta) from which it received its name from. Originally it was known as Porta Julia in honour of του Giulio Savorgnano, the engineer who designed and built the Venetian walls during the 16th century. The gate has an ...

  4. May 26, 2023 · An Overview of Famagusta Gate's Rich History. Located in Nicosia, the beautiful capital of Cyprus, Famagusta Gate is one of the most significant and well-preserved historical monuments in the country. Constructed during the Venetian rule in the 16th century, the gate forms part of the striking Nicosia walls that once protected the city from ...

  5. The gate has an impressive façade and consists of a large vaulted passage with a large domed room in the middle, 10.97 metres in diameter. On either side of the passage are oblong rooms for the guards. Tel: +357 22797660, +357 22797650. Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 13:00, 16:00 - 20:00. E: culuralservice@nicosiamunicipality.org.cy.

  6. Location: Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia, Cyprus, Middle East, Asia. View on Open­Street­Map. Latitude. 35.17426° or 35° 10' 27" north. Longitude. 33.37121° or 33° 22' 16" east. Open Location Code. 8G7M59FC+PF. Open­Street­Map ID.

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  8. Famagusta Gate (Pyli Ammochostou) Famagusta Gate (Pyli Ammochostou) is the largest of the three entrances into old Lefkosia through the Venetian walls that completely encircled the old city, and were designed by famous engineer Giulio Savorgnano in 1567. Originally known as ‘Porta Giuliana’ - the eastern gate of the walls - it was later ...

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