By Esha Bajaj
The city of Famagusta is located on the eastern cost of Cyprus. The city is known for the fact that it houses the deepest harbor in all of Cyprus. Back in Medieval times, the city was crucial to Cyprus, as it was their portal to the outside world and all the economic benefits that came with foreign trade. It was especially crucial in order to access the ports of the Levant, which was from where Silk Road traders took their wares to Western Europe.
Famagusta, being a port city, is also very well known for its beaches. The Greek name for the city is Ammochostos, which literally translates to “hidden in sand”. The city also bears the nickname, “the city of 365 churches” due to stories that at one point, the city of Famagusta had a church to match every day of the year.
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