Ammochostos Gate

EXCURSIONS / Sites of Interest / Nicosia / Ammochostos Gate
Famagusta Gate, the most significant of the gates of Venetian Lefkosia (Nicosia), opened onto the road that led to the most important harbour town of the island, hence its name.

It was originally known as ‘Porta Giuliana’ in honour of Giulio Savorgnano, the engineer who designed and erected the Venetian walls.

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 22 797 660
Address: Leoforos Athinon, Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 13:00, 16:00 - 19:00, May - September: 10:00 - 13:00, 17:00 - 20:00
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: Free entrance

 

Σχετικά Άρθρα


Path of Germasogeia dam (Circula...

The trail starts from the forest, passes along the river and cypresses through clusters with juniper and ends at...


Livadi of Pasias

The picnic area "Livadi of Pasias", located in Kakopetria towards Troodos. It is 7,7km from Karvounas and 2,3km from the...


Larnaca Medieval Castle

According to older written sources, such as Florius Boustronius and Jauna, the Castle dates to an earlier period, during...


Agia Triada Beach

The beach of Agia Triada is a really great place.