Why go
Eleven heart-shaped bastions form a near-circular defensive line around the old city. The dry moat and surviving gates make the sixteenth-century plan readable from several viewpoints. At Venetian Walls of Nicosia, eleven heart-shaped bastions form a near-circular defensive line around the old city. The combination gives this stop a distinct role in its region.
What to look for
- Eleven heart-shaped bastions form a near-circular defensive line around the old city.
- The dry moat and surviving gates make the sixteenth-century plan readable from several viewpoints.
Useful to know
- Walk selected wall sections rather than trying to follow the full circuit in midday heat.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 20–60 min
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