Walls of Nicosia
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The Walls of Nicosia, also known as the Venetian Walls, are a series of defensive walls which surround Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus.[lower-alpha 1] The first city walls were built in the Middle Ages, but they were completely rebuilt in the mid-16th century by the Republic of Venice. The walls are still largely intact, and are among the best preserved Renaissance fortifications in the Eastern Mediterranean. They are a major tourist attraction.
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Walls of Nicosia | |
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Nicosia, Cyprus | |
Coordinates | 35°10′15.8″N 33°22′12.2″E |
Type | City wall and star fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of Cyprus[lower-alpha 1] |
Controlled by | Department of Antiquities[1] |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Largely intact |
Architect | Giulio Savorgnan |
Site history | |
Built | 1567–1570 |
Built by | Republic of Venice |
Battles/wars | Ottoman–Venetian War (1570–73) |
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Nicosia, like Palmanova in Italy, and Valletta in Malta, was an example of an ideal city of the Renaissance. This was due to its fortifications and its urban life within the city.[2]