Cyprus
Things to do in Famagusta & Salamis
12 places9 stories2 routes
Sightlore has 12 places to explore in Famagusta & Salamis, and 9 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Famagusta & Salamis's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
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Nestorian Church (Famagusta)
The Nestorian Church, officially known as the Church of St. George the Exiler is a church in the old town of Famagusta on the island of Cyprus.
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Namık Kemal Dungeon
Namık Kemal Dungeon is a historical building in Famagusta, Cyprus, known for being the abode of influential Turkish writer Namık Kemal between 1873 and 1876. The site of the building was originally part of the Palazzo del Provveditore (Venetian Palace), the building as it…
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St. Barnabas Monastery
The monastery of Saint Barnabas (or Ayios Barnabas) was a church on the island of Cyprus, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of Constantia. Today the site is in Northern Cyprus and functions as a museum.
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Salamis
Salamis was an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus, at the mouth of the river Pedieos, 6 km (3.7 mi) north of modern Famagusta.
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Othello Castle
Othello Castle, also known as Othello's Tower, is a castle in Famagusta, in the eastern part of Cyprus. It was built by the Lusignans in the 14th century, and was later modified by the Venetians.
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Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, originally known as the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and later as the Saint Sophia (Ayasofya) Mosque of Mağusa, is the largest medieval building in Famagusta, Cyprus.
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Enkomi (archaeological site)
Enkomi (also Mallia) is a 2nd millennium BC archaeological site on the eastern coast of Cyprus a short distance from the village of Enkomi. The site appears to currently be under disputed governance.
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Ganchvor monastery
Ganchvor Monastery is the Armenian Apostolic church in Famagusta, Cyprus.
Discovery routes in Famagusta & Salamis
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Famagusta: Othello Castle and Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
From Othello Castle to the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque and the Namık Kemal Dungeon; then the Nestorian Church, St Anne's Church and the Ganchvor Monastery.
Salamis, St Barnabas Monastery and Enkomi
From the ancient city of Salamis to St Barnabas Monastery and the archaeological site of Enkomi.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Othello Castle
Othello Castle, also known as Othello's Tower, is a castle in Famagusta, in the eastern part of Cyprus. It was built by the Lusignans in the 14th century, and was later modified by the Venetians.
Salamis
Salamis was an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus, at the mouth of the river Pedieos, 6 km (3.7 mi) north of modern Famagusta.
Enkomi (archaeological site)
Enkomi (also Mallia) is a 2nd millennium BC archaeological site on the eastern coast of Cyprus a short distance from the village of Enkomi. The site appears to currently be under disputed governance.
Museums
Namık Kemal Dungeon
Namık Kemal Dungeon is a historical building in Famagusta, Cyprus, known for being the abode of influential Turkish writer Namık Kemal between 1873 and 1876. The site of the building was originally part of the Palazzo del Provveditore (Venetian Palace), the building as it…
St. Barnabas Monastery
The monastery of Saint Barnabas (or Ayios Barnabas) was a church on the island of Cyprus, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of Constantia. Today the site is in Northern Cyprus and functions as a museum.
Places of worship
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, originally known as the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and later as the Saint Sophia (Ayasofya) Mosque of Mağusa, is the largest medieval building in Famagusta, Cyprus.
Nestorian Church (Famagusta)
The Nestorian Church, officially known as the Church of St. George the Exiler is a church in the old town of Famagusta on the island of Cyprus.
St. Anne, Famagusta
Church in Famagusta built in the Lusignan period; it is in good condition today.
Ganchvor monastery
Ganchvor Monastery is the Armenian Apostolic church in Famagusta, Cyprus.
Church of Saint Euphemianos
The Church of St. Euphemianos is a small medieval church (located at 35° 5'8.70"N 33°39'53.00"E), about 2 km to the southwest of the village of Lysi in the Famagusta district of Cyprus.
Monuments
Famagusta Victory Monument
Monumental sculpture in Famagusta made in 1979 by the sculptor Tankut Öktem, also known as the Great Freedom Monument; a composition of interlocking figures.
Other
Enkomi village
Enkomi is a village near Famagusta in Cyprus. It is a short distance from a prominent 2nd millennium BC archaeological site also named Enkomi. Enkomi is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus.
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