Famagusta
in Ammochostos, Cyprus

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.121 and 33.939 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 7' 13" and E 33° 56' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Modern Greek, Turkish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:50 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Famagusta
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:39 am and 4:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Cyprus in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Cyprus.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Cyprus. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Famagusta

Famagusta in Ammochostos with it's 42,526 habitants is a city located in Cyprus about 33 mi (or 53 km) east of Nicosia, the country's capital town.

Current time in Famagusta is now 10:50 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Famagusta with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Famagusta, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Cyprus is Ercan International Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Cyprus is Choirokoitia in a distance of 40 mi (or 65 km), South-West. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Larnaca, Nicosia, Kyrenia, Limassol and Ovacik. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 64% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 7th of December 2024

19°C (67 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 8th of December 2024

19°C (66 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 9th of December 2024

19°C (66 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

VILLA KANTARA

Address
1,2 mi
SINANDAGI ISKELE NO:15
0000 FAMAGUSTA
Cyprus

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Malama Beach Holiday Village

Address
6,3 mi
Posidonos 13
33249 Paralimni
Cyprus

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Amore Hotel Apartments

Address
5,9 mi
Kapparis 71
5290 Protaras
Cyprus

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Captain Karas Holiday Apartments

Address
6,1 mi
55 Kappari
5290 Paralimni
Cyprus

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Famagusta...2013

Published: January 18, 2013
Length: 54:19 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Derviş Güryel

TVplas Productions.


Famagusta Abandoned City Cyprus - Quick Tour of The Walls of Famagusta

Published: September 08, 2013
Length: 15:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Enda McLarnon

This video of the Famagusta Venetian walls takes you on a 4-minute tour from a bus with commentary. It truly is fascinating to see this old city of Famagusta and what it looks like today.


KYPR (Cyprus) 2012 - Famagusta

Published: January 14, 2013
Length: 20:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jana Synkova

Famagusta-staré město (old town)


Famagusta 1972

Published: December 23, 2013
Length: 38:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: George Hadjipavlis

Η ταινία αυτή είναι ιδιοκτησία της οικογένειας του Συνταγματάρχη Κωνσταντίνου Τζωρτζάκη. Υπηρέτησε στην...


Famagusta Cyprus Abandoned in 1974 - Part of A Bus Tour With Commentary

Published: September 08, 2013
Length: 12:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Enda McLarnon

Famagusta Cyprus known as the abandoned town. This video was taken when I was on holidays in Cyprus and too a tour bus to see the ruins of Famagusta. Here you can see what used to be an old...


famagusta viewed from the beach

Published: August 14, 2007
Length: 28:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Paul Turner

panoramic view taken from the beach in famagusta 12 august 2007.


Lala Mustafa Pasa Cami in Famagusta

Published: December 27, 2013
Length: 51:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ePictureBank.com

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...


Северный Кипр , Фамагуста - famagusta

Published: February 18, 2015
Length: 51:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: olives TV

Северный Кипр, улицы города Фамагуста - famagusta.


Northern Cyprus Famagusta 3D HSBS

Published: April 07, 2013
Length: 54:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ChrisFilmDigital

Famagusta is a beautyful city on the Turkish side of Cyprus. Both audio and video track made by myself.


Palm Beach, Famagusta, Cyprus - Gopro HD Hero 2

Published: September 22, 2012
Length: 57:25 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: pittyphotohu


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

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.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
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.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Commonwealth Universities, Universities in Northern Cyprus, Engineering universities and colleges, Technical universities and colleges, Education in the European Union, Educational institutions established in 1979, Gülen schools

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.
Wikipedia Article
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.
Wikipedia Article
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.
Wikipedia Article
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

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.
Wikipedia Article
Armenian Apostolic monasteries, Christian monasteries established in the 14th century, Churches in Cyprus, Cypriot Armenians

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.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Cyprus, Educational institutions established in 1944, 1944 establishments in Cyprus

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Magosa, Ammokhostos, Gazimağusa, Gazi Magosa, Ammochostus, فاماغوستا, Фамагуста, Famagusta, Ammóchostos, Αμμόχωστος, فاماگوستا, Famagouste, פמגוסטה, Ֆամագուստա, Famagosta, ファマグスタ, ფამაგუსტა, 파마구스타, Fama Augusta, Mağusa, Ammókhostos, Амохостос, 法马古斯塔