Kyrenia Gate, Historical city gate in north Nicosia, Cyprus.
The Kyrenia Gate is a city gate in north Nicosia featuring a vaulted stone passage with round arches and an upper guard chamber. The structure has been modified over time while maintaining its defensive design with thick walls.
The gate was built in 1567 by the Venetians as the northern entrance to the city for defense and traffic control. The Ottomans later modified it significantly in 1821 to serve their purposes.
The gate displays inscriptions from multiple rulers and reflects the overlapping cultures that shaped the city over centuries. Visitors can see how each occupying power left its mark on the structure itself.
The gate now serves as the main tourist information center for north Nicosia, offering visitors guidance and maps of the city. You can explore both the exterior architecture and the interior spaces to learn more about the region.
The gate went through several name changes depending on who ruled, shifting from Porta del Proveditore under Venetian control to Edirne Gate during Ottoman times. Each name reflects how different powers claimed the city as their own.
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