Famagusta is one of the popular districts of Northern Cyprus and is a holiday center where cultural, historical and marine tourism is highly developed. There are also many activities that can be done in the district, which comes to life especially with the increasing tourist population in the summer months.

The district has a lot of cultural and historical accumulation as it has hosted many different civilizations from past to present. For this reason, the number of historical structures that can be visited in the region is also quite sufficient. Famagusta, which has many important places to visit from ancient cities to huge walls, from castles to museums, also hosts beautiful beaches and shores where you can swim since it is an island district.

The places you should definitely see during your Famagusta holiday are; Ghost Town Maraş, Salamis Ancient City, Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Othello Castle, Cyclops Cave, Namık Kemal Dungeon and Museum.

Ghost Town Marash

Located within the borders of the Gazimağusa district center, Maraş is known today as a Ghost Town. The neighborhood, located approximately 4 kilometers northwest of the district, can be reached on foot or by private vehicle; however, it is not possible to enter the town.

Once one of the leading tourism paradises of Cyprus, Maraş has become one of the most popular holiday resorts in the world. An extremely luxurious area where world-famous names vacationed, Maraş was evacuated overnight by the Turkish Armed Forces in 1970 and entry to the neighborhood has been banned since that day.

Although it is not possible to enter the neighborhood, which has the appearance of an abandoned city, you can easily see the decaying buildings, workplaces and structures from the nearby beaches. You should definitely see Maraş, which has become the symbolic place of Famagusta with its creepy appearance.

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Ancient City of Salamis

The ancient city, located approximately 6 kilometers from the city center of Gazimağusa, is among the oldest historical structures in the region. You can reach the region by following the coastal road north with your private vehicle, and you can also go to the Yeni Boğaziçi minibus.

Salamis, where the first settlements in the district were made, is located near the point where the waters of the Troodos Mountains in the region flow into the sea. According to archaeological studies carried out in the ancient city, the city is thought to be approximately 2000 years old and has survived to the present day with a theatre, mass graves, a basilica, monuments and city walls.

The structures you can visit in the ancient city are; Salamis Gymnasium, Salamis Theatre, Roman Villa, Byzantine Cistern, Basilica of St. Epiphanios, Zeus Altar, Cellarga Mass Graves, Nikokreon Monument and an open market place (agora).

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque

The mosque, located in the center of Gazimağusa, is among the oldest structures in the region. The structure, which can be reached by foot, has been used by many different civilizations in different periods.

The building, which was built as a cathedral during the Byzantine rule in Cyprus, was later converted into a mosque when the Ottomans established their rule in the region. After being converted into a mosque, the mosque, which took the name Lala Mustafa Pasha, is still among the most interesting structures of the region with its appearance and magnificence.

The building, which has motifs that are much more different and innovative than the cathedrals built in Europe, is visited with interest by local and foreign tourists.

Entrance to the mosque is free and it is open to visitors every day of the week.

Othello Castle

The castle, located in the coastal area of Famagusta town center, can be reached by private vehicle or on foot.

The castle, which was thought to have been built to take precautions against threats from the sea during its founding period, was reinforced with walls after the Venetians took over the region. The lion statue inside is also among the prominent details of the castle. The lion statue's hind legs are under the sea, while its front legs are on land. The statue, thought to depict a Venetian captain, represents power on both land and sea.

Cyclops Cave

Cyclops Cave, one of the natural beauties of Famagusta, is located at the southeasternmost tip of the island. The area, which can be reached by private vehicle, is approximately 20 kilometers away from the town center.

The cave, thought to have been formed by natural conditions, has a unique view and also offers a visual feast with the sea right below it. The cave, which is a must-visit area with its impressive view, is located in one of the most pristine areas of the island.

Entry to the area, which is also suitable for scuba diving on the surrounding shores, is free of charge.

Namık Kemal Dungeon and Museum

Another structure you can visit during your Famagusta holiday is the dungeon where Namık Kemal was imprisoned for a while and the museum right next to it. The area in the town center can be reached on foot. There is also a parking service in the area where you can reach by following Fevzi Çakmak Boulevard north with your private vehicle.

The dungeon, which remained from the period when Nazım Hikmet was exiled and sent to prison, is open to visitors today together with the museum next to it. In 1873, the poet was sent here after writing his work Vatan Yahut Silistre and lived in prison here for approximately 38 months.

The poet, who suffered from many illnesses during his stay here, also wrote many works here. You can also visit the museum where you can access these works and important information about the poet.

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Famagusta Daily Tours

There are also places you can visit as a day trip during your Famagusta holiday.

Dipkarpaz National Park

Located at the northeastern tip of the island, the national park is approximately 70 kilometers from the town center. In Dipkarpaz, one of the most important parks in Cyprus, which you can reach with your private vehicle, you can see the donkeys, which are the symbol of the region, and have the opportunity to examine the natural beauties of the island up close.

Kyrenia Gate

Kyrenia Gate, one of the symbolic structures of Nicosia, is approximately 60 kilometers away from Famagusta town center. You can reach it by following the Nicosia-Famagusta highway westward with your private vehicle, turning left from Dr. Fazıl Küçük Boulevard and entering the town center. You can also reach Kyrenia Gate with Nicosia minibuses departing from Famagusta.

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Venetian Column

The Venetian Column, located within the borders of Nicosia, is among the important historical structures of the region. You can see the column, which is approximately 55 kilometers away from Famagusta, by following the Nicosia-Famagusta main road with your private vehicle and turning left from Dr. Fazıl Küçük Boulevard and entering the town center. You can also reach the region with Nicosia minibuses that depart every hour from the Famagusta bus station.