Posts Tagged ‘Ottoman’Sultan Mahmud II LibraryIn: Nicosia Days Out 25 Oct 2008Sultan Mahmud II Library Libraries have a rich history on the Island of Cyprus. Most often they were associated with churches. But during the Ottoman era most libraries and the works of art that they housed were destroyed when most churches were converted to mosques. Today the Sultan Mahmud II Library is found near [...] Sarayonu Square (Mosque)In: Nicosia Days Out 20 Oct 2008Sarayonu Square (Mosque) Sarayonu Mosque is functioning today as a marriage office and many weddings are held here. The mosque has some history, as most in this city. It is believed to have been a Byzantine church at one time but was rebuilt in the 1800 with classic Ottoman architecture and called Ordu [...] Iplik Pazari Mosque – NicosiaIn: Nicosia Days Out 20 Oct 2008Iplik Pazari Mosque This mosque dates back to the Ottoman era and is believed to have been built in the 18th Century. Smaller than most, this building is believed to have been restored in 1899. The exterior is of the sandstone that is a characteristic of the architecture of Nicosia. Once inside visitors [...] Canbulat Tomb and Tower – Famagusta20 Oct 2008Canbulat Tomb and Tower Canbulat, the Bey of Kilis, was a hero in the Ottoman history of Famagusta. In fierce battle to overtake the city from the Venetians Canbulat is said to have sacrificed his own life. The Venetians had invented a beastly weapon, a device with knife like spears that decapitated its [...] Kertikli Hamam – Famagusta26 Sep 2008Kertikli Hamam Situated near the Martinengo Bastion and the surrounding churches is Kertikli Hamam. Today, the remains of that old and grand bath house are ruins, however the original six domes remain.The custom of building bath houses was brought to Cyprus by the Ottoman. As a dome house Kertikli Hamam, was divided into [...] A brief history of Northern CyprusIn: History 23 Sep 2008History of Northern Cyprus The history of Northern Cyprus is such a complicated and hot issue for debate, to try and condense the full story into one article is impossible. Instead here is a very brief outline of Events in history that have shaped the island into what it is today. Most people will be [...] 
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