A Cultural Odyssey: Explore Famagusta's Diverse Heritage
Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Do you know what it takes to explore Famagusta also known as the ghost town? It is the heart of the country and bears the most historical aspects. Isn’t that intriguing? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Famagusta. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most out of it!
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A Cultural Odyssey: Explore Famagusta's Diverse Heritage
What's included in A Cultural Odyssey: Explore Famagusta's Diverse Heritage
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Canbulat Muzesi
The tomb of Canbulat, commander in the Ottoman siege of Famagusta in the 16th century and an essential cause for the city's victorious capture, is housed at the Canbulat Museum in Famagusta. You will be able to learn about the Ottoman war and see wonderful objects from that historical period. Furthermore, this is the second most important tomb in Cyprus and a famous religious destination for many Turks.
The Church of St. George of the Greeks, erected in 1360, is said to have served as the seat of Famagusta's Orthodox bishopric throughout the Middle Ages. The ruins of a rare sort of Orthodox church that was once a great cathedral are no less impressive in their current state.
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
It is Famagusta's largest Middle Ages structure. Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque was originally dedicated as a Catholic Cathedral before being turned into a mosque after the Ottoman Empire seized Famagusta in 1571, and it still stands as a mosque today.
Inclusions
- Local Professional Guide
- 1. Canbulat Museum Entrance Fees
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The main entrance
