Famagusta Gate – Nicosia Municipal Cultural Centre

The Famagusta Gate (Pyli Ammochostou), with its impressive wooden door and slanting façade, is the most important of the three gates of the Venetian walls in Nicosia.

Its name comes from the fact that the gate opened onto the road that took travellers to the most important harbour town of the island, Famagusta.

The Municipality of Nicosia won the “Europa Nostra Award” by the International Federation of Associations for the Protection of European Culture and Natural Heritage for the restoration work that took place at the Famagusta Gate in the early 1980s, when it was transformed into Nicosia's Cultural Centre.

Concerts, exhibitions and other interesting cultural events are held at the Famagusta Gate mainly during the summer months. It is a worthwhile experience to visit the Famagusta Gate when one of these events is taking place.

Highlights:

• The most impressive of the three old Nicosia that are part of the Venetian walls surrounding old Lefkosia

• The Municipality of Nicosia won an award for the restoration work conducted at the Famagusta Gate

• It has been converted into Nicosia's Cultural Centre

Look Out For:

• The Nicosia Cultural Centre remains closed on weekends