Venetian walls of Nicosia, Defensive wall in Nicosia, Cyprus.
The circular fortification system extends for 5 kilometers around the old city center, featuring 11 heart-shaped bastions and three entrance gates.
The Venetians constructed these walls in 1567, replacing earlier Frankish fortifications, to strengthen defenses against potential Ottoman attacks using modern artillery.
The bastions received names from prominent Venetian families such as Barbaro, Mula, Tripoli, and Guerini, maintaining these designations through centuries of transformation.
The surrounding moat now functions as a multi-purpose space, containing parking areas, sports fields, public gardens, and venues for outdoor exhibitions.
The structure stands divided between the Greek and Turkish sections of Nicosia, with five bastions in each zone and one under United Nations control.
Location: Nicosia
Inception: 1567
GPS coordinates: 35.18147,33.36181
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:22
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