Ammochostos Gate

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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

 

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