Landmark
Famagusta Gate
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Famagusta Gate is a historic entrance through the 16th-century Venetian fortifications of Nicosia. Originally the main gateway to the city from the east, it now functions as a cultural center hosting art exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical performances. Visitors can explore the massive arched passage, climb to the top of the gate for views of the walls and moat, and see the restored stonework. The adjacent moat has been landscaped into a public park, making it a pleasant spot to relax.
Don't miss
- Walk through the original arched tunnel of the Venetian gate
- Climb to the rooftop for views over the old city and green moat
- Check the schedule for exhibitions or concerts held inside the gate
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Famagusta Gate
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inFamagusta Chill and Relax Cruise from Ayia Napa Harbour4.9★ · 12 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$42 per personSee dates →
Most bookedStardust Variety Dinner Show5★ · 873 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$70 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleA Day Trip to Medieval FAMAGUSTA (Kyrenia, Nicosia or Famagusta )5★ · 21 travelers~7 hoursFrom$349 per personSee dates →More attractions in Nicosia