Museum Dzhanbulata
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Turkish Cypriots are very honored their legendary warrior Dzhanbulata - Ottoman army officer who distinguished himself in the battle for Nicosia and died heroically during the storming of Famagusta. As the story goes, he selflessly threw himself on his horse right on the defensive machine Venetians, which was a huge wheel completely seated sharp knives. Anyone who approached him, expecting instant death. However, brave Ottoman officer, throwing himself on the fatal car, with my life led her out of action, so that the Turkish army finally managed to break through the gates of the city and capture of Famagusta.

Dzhanbulat was buried near the very bastion, the walls of which he fought, formerly known as Arsenal, and later named in honor of the hero. Now, his tomb is located in one of the corridors of strengthening. In addition, in 1968 the tower was organized by the museum dedicated Dzhanbulatu. After a while it was closed for restoration. In 2008, after an overhaul, he again opened its doors to visitors.

This museum has a huge number of exhibits, telling about the history of the city, in particular, the period of the Ottoman domination on the island of the rulers. The visitors a collection of ancient weapons, household items, traditional clothing, art, Venetian and Turkish tiles and other ceramic products. In addition, there is also possible to see the famous engraving depicting the siege of Famagusta authorship Stephen Givellino (Ghibellines) and valuable handwritten Koran.

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