Othello Castle, Medieval fortress in Famagusta, Cyprus
The fortress features four circular towers surrounding a central courtyard, with defensive walls reaching considerable heights to protect against naval attacks.
Henry I of Cyprus established the castle in the 14th century, and the Venetians later modified it by replacing square towers with circular ones for artillery.
The British colonial administration named the castle after Shakespeare's character Othello, connecting it to the literary masterwork set in a Cypriot seaport.
The castle opens daily to visitors, offering access to defensive towers, ancient storage rooms, and the central courtyard displaying historical military equipment.
Spanish and Ottoman cannonballs remain scattered across the castle yard, providing physical evidence of past military confrontations at this Mediterranean stronghold.
Location: Famagusta
Founders: Henry I of Cyprus
Part of: Fortifications of Famagusta
GPS coordinates: 35.12714,33.94253
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:42
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