An Intermesh of Time
From Romans to Lusignans to Venetians this castle has witnessed it all. The Venetians strengthened the Lusignan walls of this castle to fortify it against the Ottomans and Arabs. Squire towers were remodeled into round ones, which could withstand cannon fire better. Gun ports at three levels, long ramps to roll up artillery, stone balls that could be hurled by trebuchets - this castle, as old as the Byzantine period, could be your setting for that war movie you always wanted to launch. There is a 12th century Roman Chapel within its walls. The moat on the landward side of the castle had water before the 14th century. The views from the upper parts are stunning. So this truly is a date with history. This is a bastion that you will find hard to forget.
The distance from Nicosia city center to this castle is 28.3 km. The bus takes 50 minutes to reach there and costs less than 1 EUR.
Private car rental will reach you there in 25 minutes with prices beginning at 3 EUR.
November to March:
Sunday: 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Monday: 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Thursday: 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Friday: 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Saturday: 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
April to October:
Sunday: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Monday: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Thursday: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Friday: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Saturday: 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
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