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Venetian Column

A granite column raised by the Venetians, standing in Atatürk Square in the walled city of Nicosia (Lefkoşa).

The Venetian Column, a tall granite column topped with a globe, in the middle of Atatürk Square in North Nicosia under a blue sky
Photo: rene boulay, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Venetian Column stands in Atatürk Square, also known as Sarayönü, inside the walled city of Nicosia (Lefkoşa). It is a granite column raised during the Venetian period, when Venice ruled Cyprus.

The square is an open public space, so you can see the column at any time. It is a natural starting point for a walk through the old city. Nicosia (Lefkoşa) is about 18 km south of Kyrenia.

Address: Girne Cd, Lefkoşa 99010
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