Sublime 14th-century Rayonnant Gothic coronation cathedral of the Lusignan Kings of Jerusalem, now a mosque.
Formerly the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, this is one of the crowning achievements of French Rayonnant Gothic architecture in the Levant, often dubbed the 'Reims of the East'. It was here that the Lusignan monarchs received the crown of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Converted into a mosque in 1571, its soaring stone arches, rose window, and flying buttresses remain impeccably preserved. Standing in the square before the west portal is an extraordinary historic fig tree (Ficus sycomorus) planted in 1299 when construction commenced.
Located on Namık Kemal Square in the center of the walled city of Famagusta.
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Ancient cliffside amphitheaters, sea caves, and dramatic headlands facing the setting Mediterranean sun.
Practical guide to hiking around Mount Olympus: trail lengths, water springs, terrain, and footwear.
14th-century Venetian sea castle adorned with the Lion of Saint Mark, legendary setting for Shakespeare's Othello.
Open daily; sea breezes cool the stone ramparts even during sunny days.
Masterpiece of 16th-century Venetian Renaissance military engineering with 6-meter-thick ramparts and sweeping city views.
Cool inside the vaulted stone galleries; climb the upper rampart near sunset.
Famous mid-century resort district frozen in time since 1974, now opened for pedestrian and bicycle exploration.
Open daily; best visited during cooler morning or late afternoon hours.
Sprawling classical metropolis showcasing soaring marble colonnades, Roman baths, and a 15,000-seat amphitheater by the sea.
Splendid from October to May; golden acacia and spring wildflowers blanket the marble ruins in March.
Sanctuary of Cyprus's patron saint featuring the apostle's subterranean rock tomb and rich archaeological museum.
Open daily year-round; the peaceful cloister courtyard offers shade and quiet contemplation.
Charming cliff-sheltered sandy cove in Kapparis offering views across the bay towards Famagusta.
Great from May through November; cliff provides shelter from prevailing southerly breezes.
