Forts & citadels
Kyrenia Gate
Nicosia, Cyprus
Kyrenia Gate, built in 1567 by the Venetians, is one of the three original gates of the old city wall of Nicosia. The lion sculpture above the archway, a symbol of Venetian power, still stands vigilant.
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