The XIV c. Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas (Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque) is The medieval structure in Magusa (Famagusta) and took some 100 years to complete. The literature says that the architects of this and the other churches were most probably French since their Lusignan dynasty ruled over Cyprus between 1190-1489.Around the square in front of the cathedral there are many coffee-houses, pideci for a quick snack, a very nice place to roam. The great tree off the building is a tropical fig (Ficus Sycomorus) planted about 800 years ago. The big trunk is supported by newer fig-trees. I was told that it sheds ALL its leaves in February and new ones develop by April...
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