Salamis

#25 among destinations in Cyprus

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Salamis is an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus, at the mouth of the river Pedieos, 6 km north of modern Famagusta. According to tradition, the founder of Salamis was Teucer, son of Telamon, king of the Greek island of Salamis, who could not return home after the Trojan war because he had failed to avenge his brother Ajax. ()

Local name: Σαλαμίνα Coordinates: 35°10'60"N, 33°54'0"E

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Salamis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Othello Castle, Nestorian Church, Fortifications of Famagusta.

4.7 miSE
Famed mosque with medieval architecture
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Famagusta
120 min walk • The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, standing majestically within the city of Famagusta, Cyprus, is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Formerly known as the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the building was converted into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest...
4.5 miSE
Historic 14th-century fortress
Othello Castle, Famagusta
116 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Famagusta, Cyprus, Othello Castle stands as a testament to the island's rich and tumultuous history. This imposing fortress, also known as Othello's Tower, is believed to have been built in the 14th century by the Lusignans and later...
4.6 miSE
Gothic architecture, Church
Nestorian Church, Famagusta
117 min walk • The Nestorian Church, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the historical city of Famagusta, Cyprus, stands as a poignant relic of a bygone era. This modest yet significant structure is a testament to the once-flourishing Nestorian Christian community that resided in...
4.3 miSE
City wall
Fortifications of Famagusta, Famagusta
110 min walk • The fortifications of Famagusta are a series of defensive walls and other fortifications which surround the city of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus.
4.4 miSE
Gothic architecture, Monastery
Ganchvor monastery, Famagusta
112 min walk • Ganchvor Sourp Asdvadzadzin is the Armenian Apostolic church in Famagusta, Cyprus.
4.6 miSE
Church
Church of St. George of the Latins, Famagusta
118 min walk • The Church of St. George of Latinos is a former Catholic Parish Church located in Famagusta of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which was erected and used during the period of the kingdom of Cyprus. The church is located in...
2.7 miS
Universities and schools
Eastern Mediterranean University
69 min walk • The Eastern Mediterranean University is a public university in Northern Cyprus. It was established in 1979 under the leadership of Onay Fadıl Demirciler as a higher-education institution of technology for Turkish Cypriots.
5.5 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
GSE Stadium, Famagusta
142 min walk • The Evagoras Gymnastic Association Stadium is a football stadium located in Famagusta, Cyprus and was the home ground of Anorthosis and Nea Salamina. The stadium remains abandoned and in bad condition since 1974 when Turkey invaded the island of Cyprus and occupied 37.6% of it including the city of Famagusta.