| Located to the north of Famagusta is the nearby | | | | inspired William Shakespeare to write Othello. |
| village of Salamis which is said to have been founded | | | | The St. Barnabas Icon and Archaeological Museum is |
| in the 11th Century BC. In a country with a past as | | | | well known for its extensive collection of religious icons |
| tumultuous as Cyprus the village was party to many | | | | but also houses a remarkable display of fine Roman |
| outside influences but it wasn't until 648 AD following a | | | | glassware and gold jewellery. After exploring the |
| disastrous earthquake and raids from Arabian pirates | | | | museums ancient artefacts, there is a small |
| that the village was finally abandoned. Nowadays | | | | café where you can sit in the monasteries |
| Salamis is a popular destination with tourists taking a | | | | gardens and enjoy cool lemonade. The highlight of the |
| holiday in Northern Cyprus and the magnificent | | | | garden is a hybridised fruit tree which incredibly |
| amphitheater and well-preserved Roman baths give | | | | produces oranges, lemons and mandarins all from the |
| tourists a valuable insight into the historic past of the | | | | same plant. Whilst on your Northern Cyprus holiday |
| region. | | | | make sure that you explore the tomb of Saint |
| Famagusta is still changing but it was in the 16th | | | | Barnabas located on the monastery grounds. This |
| century that the beautifully preserved Gothic church of | | | | destination is a pilgrimage point for Cypriots and |
| St. Nicholas was converted into the Lala Mustafa | | | | Christians from the North and South of the island |
| Pasha Mosque. The Medieval mosque was built in the | | | | regularly journey here in order to make offerings to the |
| 1300s and bears more than a striking resemblance to | | | | saint. |
| the great cathedral of Reims. On your Northern | | | | Famagusta may have more than its fair share of |
| Cyprus holiday ensure that you don't forget to stand | | | | historic destinations for you to explore whilst on your |
| under the ancient mulberry tree and make a wish, a | | | | Northern Cyprus holiday but it is the beaches of the |
| tradition in Famagusta which has lasted centuries. | | | | region that ensure it is a popular spot for tourists. Of all |
| Fans of William Shakespeare will recall that his | | | | the beaches, Glapsides is the best known and also the |
| character Othello was sent down from Venice to fight | | | | busiest in the region. Popular with local university |
| the Turkish fleet in the 16th Century and Farmagusta's | | | | students the beach has ample facilities from a |
| Othello Castle is rumoured to be the place that he was | | | | mini-mart to the dolphin bar located on the seafront. |
| stationed. The castle is heavily referenced throughout | | | | During the summer there are numerous dance parties |
| the play and according to legend it was where | | | | organised on the seafront whilst throughout the year |
| Christopher Moro, a high Venetian official, killed his | | | | Glapsides remains the place to go for evening |
| beautiful but unfaithful wife, Desdemona, a story which | | | | entertainment. |