One of the attractions of Nicosia is its city walls, also known as the "Venetian Walls", as they were built by the Venetians in 1567 to protect the city. The territory of Nicosia was accessed through one of the three main gates. three main gates, the largest of which was the Famagusta Gate. They were originally named "Porta Giuliano" in honour of the architect Giulio Savorniano, after the architect Giulio Savorniano, who designed it. It was through this gate that travellers from the east to the city through this gate, where travellers from the east of the island arrived. From the outside, this entrance doesn't looks impressive - the gate in the wall near the bastion of Caraffa has a rather modest size. However, this unsightly gate leads to a a large room which is a kind of corridor, wide and long, formed by high fortified walls, and leads to a larger and more massive inner gate. There were several openings in the dome of the roof, to provide light, albeit very little. There was also a a place where a market stall was located - where weary travellers could to buy food and drink.
What is remarkable: after Nicosia was captured by the Ottomans, through this Nicosia was captured by the Ottomans, only Turks were allowed to pass through this gate on horseback, while Christians and foreigners had to pass through the gate on foot. In addition, Porta Giuliano was closed on Fridays, a holy day for Muslims, when the gate guards were supposed to pray.
The gates of Famagusta are beautifully preserved to this day. After some minor restoration, since the 1980s, the premises have housed a cultural cultural centre. In addition, ceremonies are sometimes held there in honour of big festivals and various exhibitions.
