Famagusta, The Sea Gate
This was the second of the two main entrances to the city during medieval times, giving access to travellers from the harbour. The sea gate we see today was constructed by the Venetians and was built by Nicolo Prioli in 1496. It was protected on the sea side by huge iron clad wooden doors and by an iron portcullis that was raised and lowered by a chain pulley. Currently the gate is under restoration and access is not possible, however it can be viewed from the land side and is conveniently close to Petek’s patisserie and a welcome cup of coffee.
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Lavinia Neville Smith first came to North Cyprus in 1995, and fell in love with the country and the Turkish Cypriot people. A self confessed dilettante, with a varied working career, it was not until she returned in 1997 and went into tourism that she was able to put to good use her knowledge of history, ancient and modern, acquired long ago at school. She is a co-author of the Landmark Visitors Guide to North Cyprus, and continues to promote this beautiful country as far afield as possible.
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