The city of Famagusta (also known as Magusa) is one of the finest examples of mediaeval architecture in the eastern Mediterranean and, in its present state of preservation, is equal to that of the old cities of Carcassone and Ragusa (Dubrovnik). One full day spent in Famagusta will reveal the history of Cyprus in a nutshell. There is an Eastern Meditarranean University in Famagusta.
Where to go, what to see
Othello Tower & Citadel
Djanboulat's Bastion & Museum (Arsenale)
Porta del Mare (Sea Gate)
Martinengo Bastion
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (St Nicholas Cathedral)
Palazzo del Provedittore (the old Royal Palace)
Namık Kemal Dungeon & Museum
Sinan Pasha Mosque (Church of St Peter & Paul)
Cathedral of St George of the Greeks
Church of St George of the Latins
Nestorian Church (of St George the Exiler)
Twin Churches of Templars and Hospitallers
Famagusta Beaches...
Glapsides Public Beach
After Karpas Golden Beach, Glapsides Beach is the second best beach in North Cyprus.
Silver Beach
Silver Beach is loacted next to the ruins of Salamis and an ideal place to combine a bit of culture with some serious sun-worshipping.
Bafra Public Beach
Quiet sandy beach with a good restaurant. Two nearby hotels are being built so the peace and quiet may not last too long.
The rugged Karpas Peninsula is home to wild donkeys, nesting sea turtles – and the best beach in North Cyprus...
