Nicosia, Capital of the Republic of Cyprus
The Famagusta Gate, the chief gate of the city in the Caraffa bastion, a vaulted passage through the earthwork rampart. It was built in 1567 by Venetians, as a part of the new city walls and originally called the Porta Giuliani after its designer. The Ottomans restored it in 1821 and added a lookout to the gate for a probable Greek revolt. During the early Ottoman period, only Turks were allowed to pass through the gate on horseback, while Christians and foreigners were obliged to walk.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Sun May 08, 2016