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 The amphitheatre, Salamis by Profsmiley
The spectacular ruins give a fascinating insight into long-lost civilizations and include a magnificent amphitheatre, Roman baths, a gymnasium and royal tombs. The mosaics are particularly beautiful. Leave a Comment Address: North of Famagusta.
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magnificent gothic cathedral, commenced in 1300 and finished in 1400 (took them quite a time to finish it ;) if you close you eyes and forget that you are in Cyprus, you might think that you are standing somewhere in France (it reminded me of the great cathedral of Rheims). in 16 century the church has been converted into a Mosque. there is a three-hounded- years-old mulberry tree in front of the church, which you can make a wish under :) Directions: Cale (the Old Castle), very center of the city.
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One of many little islands of Christianity spread all over the Northern Cyprus. the building reminded me Byzantine basilica, and as I learned, same part of it date as far as the 5th century, but the current building was build in the mid-18 century.
the monastery has a collection of icons dating if I remember correctly no later than early 19 century. there is a nice little courtyard inside, which hosts the archeolological museum with various artifacts, including Greek vases and utensils.
all very nicely preserved and taken care of.
entrance ticket: 3 YTL (around $2) Directions: opposite side of the Salamis-Famagusta road, by the Royal Tombs
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Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (St. Nicholas Cathedral) in the city centre is the pearl of Mađusa. This magnificent building is visible from all over the city. Rising from the heart of Mađusa, it is historical evidence of the harmonious union of stone, craftsmanship and art. The elegance and splendour of this building is comparable to gothic cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral was converted to a mosque after Cyprus was conquered by the Ottomans, at which time the minaret was added. Originally built in the 13th Century, St. Nicholas Cathedral did not just perform religious duties, since it was the location for ceremonies where Lusignan kings were crowned King of Jerusalem.
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The ruins of the ancient city of Salamis are located right next to the legendary blue waters of the Mediterranean, giving it a unique combination of history and natural beauty. With sand dunes reminiscent of North Africa to the south, but covered with wildflowers in springtime, Salamis is also one of the strongest and best fortified cities in the Mediterranean basin. As you wander through the ruins, you can feel the power and glory of old. When you enter the ruins of Salamis from the side facing the sea, the first place to visit is the gymnasium. Gymnasiums were important public places in ancient cities. Here is where in ancient times people played sports, received lessons on physical and mental health and held small sports competitions. In the colonnaded courtyard, young people would play sports and children would listen to teachers explaining lessons. Although these people are long gone from Salamis, the columns that witnessed those days and the statues around the pool are still here. The magnificence of the amphitheatre in Salamis is an indication of the glorious days of old. Although the actors, audience and scenery have been lost in the past, it is very exciting to think of the cheers and applause that once filled this theatre. Other ruins in Salamis include temples, baths, an agora, churches, homes and cisterns.
In my opinion, best time to visit Salamis (also whole Cyprus) is spring and early summer or end of september. If you visit Salamis in spring, you'll see a beautiful Salamis with yellow fennels.
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yes, this is the place :) here Othello has been sent from Venice to fight Turkish fleet .. well, the rest of this drama is known (or can be learnd from Shakespeare ;).
the medieval fortress dates back to early 16 century and is in decent shape. not long ago, it has been utilized for theatre performances. I haven't happened to see one, just was told that they are
in Turkish.
entrance ticket: 2 YTL ($1.5) Directions: located in the old city, next to the harbor
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 A relief from othello Tower by Arkeolog
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 St. Peter-St. Paul by Arkeolog
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Right in front of the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (St. Nicholas Cathedral is a sycamore fig tree (Ficus sycomorus). Nearly every visitor is curious about this tree, inspects it and even takes pictures in front of it. This tree is a tropical variety of fig tree and is generally thought to be the oldest tree in Cyprus. Another interesting feature of the tree is that the fruit grows on the trunk. Of course, the cool shade that the tree provides in the square also makes the tree very popular.
It is really excitinh to see its fruits...
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The monastery, situated on the north-east most point of the island known as the Cape of Saint Andrea (Cape Zafer, turkish), is dedicated to Saint Andrew (Apostle Andreas). A fortified monastery stood here in the 12th century, from which Isaac Comnenus negotiated his surrender to Richard the Lionheart, though the chapel built in the 15th century is the oldest surviving building.
Below, the modern church steps lead down to a square, vaulted chapel, three baptismal basins fed by a sacred spring and an old wharf. It was on this site that it was said St. Andrew briefly landed in Cyprus on his final missionary journey back to his Palestinian homeland. His footfall revealed a spring whose waters miraculously healed the blind captain of his ship.
Both Turks and Greeks consider the monastery a holy place. The monastery is one of the pilgrimage centers of the Cypriot Orthodox Church. It was once known as 'the Lourdes of Cyprus', served not by an organized community of monks but by a changing group of volunteer priests and laymen.
An enormous modern plaza of pilgrims' lodgings build recently as a part of UNDP cultural reconciliation efforts frames the slightly older monastery buildings wrapped around the central church. Directions: Karpas peninsula, the easternmost part of the island
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