Namık Kemal
District of Famagusta
Ammochostos - Cyprus

Salamis, Cyprus

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, who could not return home after the Trojan war because he had failed to avenge his brother Ajax.

Located at 35.1833, 33.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Historic sites in Cyprus, Ancient cities in Northern Cyprus, Ancient Greek cities, Archaeological sites in Northern Cyprus, Former populated places in Cyprus, New Testament places

Famagusta

"Magusa" redirects here. For the moth genus, see Magusa (moth). FamagustaΑμμόχωστος  Mağusa   Famagusta Bay Famagusta is located in CyprusFamagustaFamagusta Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:35|6|54|N|33|56|33|E|type:city(42526)_region:CY | |name= }} Country de jure 22x20px Cyprusde facto 22x20px Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus District de jure Famagusta Districtde facto Gazimağusa District Population (30 April 2006)  • Total 42,526 Time zone EET Website www.

Located at 35.1167, 33.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Famagusta, 11th-century BC establishments, Ancient Greek cities, Ancient Greek sites in Cyprus, Historic sites in Cyprus, Mediterranean port cities and towns in Northern Cyprus, Populated places in Famagusta District, Populated places in Northern Cyprus, Populated coastal places in Northern Cyprus

Eastern Mediterranean University

The Eastern Mediterranean University (Turkish: Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi), located in Northern Cyprus, was established in 1979 as a higher-education institution of technology for Turkish Cypriots. In 1986, it was converted to a state university. The campus is located 10 km from the city of Famagusta. The university has 139 programs (11 Faculties and 5 Schools) offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as a research infrastructure. The medium of instruction is entirely in English.

Located at 35.1457, 33.9071 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Pedieos

The Pedieos (ancient Pediaios or Pediaeus or Pidkias) is the longest river in Cyprus. The river originates in the Troodos Mountains close to Machairas Monastery and flows northeast across the Mesaoria plains, through the capital city Nicosia. It then steers east, meeting the sea at Famagusta Bay close to the ancient Greek city of Salamis. The river has a total length of approximately 100 km. An 18 km stretch of the river banks, in and around Nicosia, has been turned into pedestrian walkways.

Located at 35.1667, 33.9167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Rivers of Cyprus, Bodies of water of Northern Cyprus

Paralimni Stadium

Paralimni Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Paralimni, Cyprus. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Enosis Neon Paralimni. The stadium holds 5,800 people.

Located at 35.0308, 33.9872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Athletics (track and field) venues in Cyprus, Football venues in Cyprus, Multi-purpose stadiums in Cyprus

Famagusta Bay

Famagusta Bay is the easternmost body of water that is formed by the Karpasia peninsula and Protaras. It is named after the city of Famagusta, which lies almost right in the middle of the bay. The ancient city-state of Salamis also is found on the bay, north of Famagusta. It is known for the best sandy beaches in Cyprus, which stretch for miles.

Located at 35.1667, 34 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Bays of Cyprus, Bodies of water of Northern Cyprus

GSE Stadium

The Evagoras Gymnastic Association Stadium (GSE 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.

Located at 35.1186, 33.9531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Cyprus

Dr. Fazil Kucuk Stadium

Dr. Fazil Kucuk Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Famagusta, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It is currently used mostly for football matches and will host some matches for 2006 ELF Cup. The stadium holds 7,000 people.

Located at 35.1186, 33.9531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Northern Cyprus

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque

The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque originally known as Saint Nicholas's Cathedral and later as the Ayasofya (Saint Sophia) Mosque of Magusa, is the largest medieval building in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus. Built between 1298 and c. 1400, it was consecrated as a Catholic cathedral in 1328. The cathedral was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman Empire captured Famagusta in 1571 and it remains a mosque to this day.

Located at 35.1248, 33.9426 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cathedrals in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 14th-century architecture, Mosques in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Mosques converted from churches by the Ottoman Empire, Gothic architecture in Cyprus

Cape Greco

Cape Greco, also known as Cavo Greco, is a headland in the southeastern part of the island of Cyprus. It is at the southern end of Famagusta Bay. It lies between the towns of Ayia Napa and Protaras, both of which are popular tourist resorts. It is frequently visited by many tourists for its natural beauty. It is a protected nature park. From the high points on the cliff that rests at the cape one can view amazing sights out to sea.

Located at 35, 34.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Headlands of Cyprus

Liopetri

Liopetri is a village in southern Famagusta District, Cyprus. It is close to the communities of Frenaros, Sotira, Avgorou and Xylofagou. On September 2, 1958 the Battle of Liopetri was fought here between the British and four EOKA fighters, Fotis Pittas, Andreas Karios, Elias Papakyriakou and Christos Samaras, who were from Liopetri. In 2001 the number of inhabitants was 3,837.

Located at 35, 33.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Populated places in Famagusta District

Ganchvor monastery

Ganchvor Sourp Asdvadzadzin (Armenian: Կանչուոր Սուրբ Աստուածածին) is the Armenian Apostolic church in Famagusta, Cyprus.

Located at 35.1274, 33.9364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Armenian Apostolic monasteries, Christian monasteries established in the 14th century, Churches in Cyprus, Cypriot Armenians

Maratha, Santalaris and Aloda massacre

Maratha, Santalaris and Aloda massacre (Turkish: Muratağa, Sandallar ve Atlılar katliamı), refers to the massacre of Turkish Cypriots by EOKA B on 14 August 1974 in the villages of Maratha, Santalaris and Aloda. 89 (or 84) people from Maratha and Santalaris were killed, and a further 37 people were killed in the village of Aloda. In total, 126 people were killed during the massacre.

Located at 35.2111, 33.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Racial massacres, Mass graves, Massacres in Cyprus, 1974 in Cyprus, Cyprus dispute, EOKA B, Mass murder in 1974

Famagusta Namık Kemal High School

Famagusta Namık Kemal High School is a secondary school located in Famagusta, Cyprus. It was founded in 1944 and thus is one of the longest established Turkish-Cypriot high schools in Cyprus. Many famous Cypriots have graduated from Famagusta Namık Kemal High School.

Located at 35.1178, 33.9411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Schools in Cyprus, Educational institutions established in 1944, 1944 establishments in Cyprus