About
Ciudad portuaria histórica en la costa oriental que cuenta con murallas medievales bien conservadas y sirve como un importante centro comercial en el territorio controlado por Turquía.
Famagusta is a historic port city on the eastern coast of Northern Cyprus. Its medieval walls are the feature most visitors come to see, and they give the old town a distinctly layered character, with stone ramparts that have stood for centuries beside the working life of a commercial city.
What the visit offers
- The medieval walls: Well preserved and a natural focus for a walk, they frame the old town and the harbour area.
- A working port city: Famagusta serves as a major commercial centre in the territory, so the streets reflect everyday trade as well as history.
- Coastal setting: Its position on the eastern coast makes the seafront a pleasant complement to time spent among the old stones.
Planning a trip
Famagusta suits visitors interested in historic architecture and in seeing how an old walled port continues to function as a modern city. A visit can be built around a stroll along the walls, followed by time in the surrounding streets and near the water. Because the walls are the centrepiece, allow enough time to walk them at a relaxed pace and to stop where the views over the city and the sea are best.