Gazimagusa (Magusa) – Famagusta

Northern Cyprus

Gazimagusa – Famagusta is located on the East coast of Cyprus and has a long and fascinating history.
 

Visit the Old town of Gazimagusa – Famagusta and wonder through its small streets. You will find plenty of small cafes and restaurants offering refreshments. Additionally there are many places of interest that will take a whole day to explore.
 

In the 3rd century BC Gazimagusa – Famagusta was founded by the Egyptians and was a town of significance, the city Kingdom of Salamis. 

Gazimagusa – Famagusta became prosperous following an influx from the Holy Land of Christian refugees around 1291.  From here it grew to become one of the wealthiest, successful, Eastern Mediterranean Cities.  Due to its naturally deep watered harbour it benefited from becoming an important trading centre.

The city has many churches belonging to different religions.

Tourist visit Gazimagusa – Famagusta to see the historical buildings, Venetian city walls, Othello’s Tower, mosques and museums.  If you do visit Gazimagusa – Famagusta allow yourself a full day to explore the old town.  Make sure to visit the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque as well as many of the other historical treasures of Gazimagusa – Famagusta

Should you wish to stay more than a day you could chose to book accommodation at one of the lovely beach resorts just outside. The Kaya Artemis Hotel has been designed very similar to the ruins of Ephesus. A real wonder that should be visited.

Want to take home a souvenir of Gazimagusa – Famagusta, you will find many shops ready to offer you items of interest even today you can still see craftsmen fashioning jewellery from copper and pottery