Famagusta in North Cyprus is a fascinatingly amazing medieval city with walls surrounding the old town. There is lots to explore 
as it is one of the oldest settlements of the island.

During the 14th century the city of Famagusta grew to be one of the wealthiest trading ports in the Mediterranean, its inhabitants
so rich that legend says they ground up diamonds to season their food! The inhabitants built churches, of which many are still
intact, and palaces and a magnificent cathedral, safely contained within massive walls that surrounded the city.

However, the Venetians had to give the city up to the Ottomans in 1571 who invaded the city and laid siege to Famagusta. 
They bombarded it with cannon fire for months, but the strong walls and defensive towers (bastions) kept the invading army 
out. Eventually the citizens of Famagusta had to surrender or starve to death. The city fell into decline, but a major restoration 
project began in 1996, and now the old walled city is once again a great place to spend a day or two.