Famagusta (Greek Ammohostos)
Famagusta-
Famagusta is the largest seaport, located in the eastern part of the island. The most important period in the history of the city could be considered the reign of the Turks on the island. Thanks to the Turkish occupation in 1571 the island experienced the rise of the cultural and economic life. The Turks constructed traditional buildings, water channels, fountains; many Catholic churches were transformed into mosques, some of which have remained up to now.
Magnificent architectural monument is the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, which was transformed in the Turkish mosque (after the war, 1571g.), Has received the name of Lala Mustafa-Pasha.
Cathedral – a majestic piece of Gothic architecture built in the early 14 century.
Note: This is one of the most beautiful and impressive works of Gothic architecture in the east, constructed in the period Lutsiantsev 1289 – 1312 he was .. In the cathedral took place the coronation of kings of Cyprus as the kings of Jerusalem. It was in this cathedral of Queen Katherine Kornado, waive its right to rule the island, has signed a document on the transfer of Cyprus Venetsiantsam. After arrival of the Turks on the island, the cathedral was turned into a mosque, will undergo some minor changes, causing no damage its original beauty. Until 1954 the mosque was the name of the Mosque of St. Sophia, but in consequence of the name was changed to Lale Mustafa Pasha, in honor of the Turkish Chief of the Army, won Cyprus in 1571.
Well-preserved ancient walls of Famagusta, built in the Lusignan in 13. And then rebuilt the Venetians. On average, the wall reaches a height of 18 meters in some places, their width reaches 28 meters, the length of the walls – about 3,5 km. Within the walls are bastions, stables, granary. There are two doors – one facing the sea, others on land.
Above the port rises the “tower of Othello,” named so because of the fact that Famagusta was the basis for the play by William Shakespeare.
After the events of 1974, part of Famagusta – Varosha empty, was surrounded by fence. Currently, protected and monitored by the UN. This part of the city is located right on the coast, where more than 30 years are intact hotels, houses of urban residents, the church. At the buildings are visible traces of the bullets. Literally, just outside the fenced area on the beach, located five star hotel.
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