Famagusta, Beautiful City In North Cyprus

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Well, you would like to know a little about Famagusta before you come to this place.

It is always a wiser thing to know a little about the place you are going to. If you are thinking of spending your Famagusta holidays then you can come here reading well enough about what you can see here or where you can spend your time in a manner you want to.

Most of the visitors look for a guide when they go to any newer place. Of course, hiring a guide can be helpful so you can have the choice to hire a guide here in Famagusta who will lead you through different alleys or sub streets or main streets of this beautiful place. You will surely love to stroll by the beautiful alleys or lanes in the market area with canopies and stalls at corners. You can have the choice to shop when you want to. Shopping areas here will give you an idea about the life of the Famagusta people here.

You will surely wan to know a little about the islands' history and if it is really so then you can go to many historically beautiful and stunningly striking places where you can have the chance to get yourself closer to the Romanian ...
... and Greek islander's history.

Famagusta – The City of Churches

Famagusta, beautiful city in North Cyprus, is rightly known as City of churches as visitors can find so many churches here. The oldest town of Famagusta houses most of the famous churches here. Greek St. George Church is very famous here and it truly reflects the art and architecture of Byzantine and Gothic era. The church was believed to be constructed in the 15th century. If you go inside the church then you can find the ceiling with Gothic arches and walls representing the passing of the time. Another church by the name Latin St. George Church which was constructed in the 13th century is also one of the best examples of Gothic art and architecture. Other famous churches here are Nestorian Church, St. Francis Church, The Panaya Kanakaria Church, The Twin Churches(Templar and Hospitaler Churches) etc.

Famous places that you should go to when you are here in Famagusta are Famagusta City Walls, Othello castle, (built in 14th century), The Sea Gate, Royal Tombs, Nitovkla Castle, Salamis or The Ruins of Salamis, Venetian Place etc.

Famous museums where you can let your self a lot about this city in Northern Cyprus are Royal Tombs and Museum, Namik Kemal Dungeon, Canbulat Tomb and Museum and Museum. Specimens here will surely help you understand the glorified past of this island.