Kyrenia Gate Monument

Address: Kyrenia Gate area, Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus

A historic city gate in the Venetian walls of Nicosia, Cyprus, traditionally marking the northern approach toward Kyrenia and forming part of the city’s fortified ring.

The gate is an architectural element of the 16th-century Venetian fortifications and is commonly photographed as part of Nicosia’s walled city. Its preserved stone passage and surrounding ramparts illustrate the military layout of the Venetian walls.

Constructed during the period when the Venetian Republic rebuilt Nicosia’s defenses in the 16th century, the gate and walls were later adapted under Ottoman administration and have been the subject of preservation work.

Located on the northern side of Nicosia’s walled city in the municipal area of Nicosia, serving historically as the north-facing gateway toward Kyrenia on the northern coast of Cyprus.

• Orientation and role: One of the main gates in the Venetian-era fortifications of Nicosia; it faces toward the Kyrenia (Girne) road and the northern approach from the coast.
• Age and alterations: Built as part of the 16th-century Venetian city walls and later modified during Ottoman rule, it remains a visible element of Nicosia’s fortified circuit.

Kyrenia Gate is in the Venetian walls of Nicosia in central Nicosia (Lefkosia). It is walkable from the central bus terminals in Nicosia; local buses and taxis also serve the old city area.

• Visit early in the day to see the gate with softer light and fewer tour groups.
• Pair a visit with a walk on the nearby Venetian walls of Nicosia to understand the city's layered defenses.
• Check local opening times for nearby museums inside the old town - some have seasonal hours.