Photograph·pht_RC_093·1954
In 1954 one was allowed to climb up the inside of the Lala Mustafa Tower. This picture of Famagusta Old City was taken through one of the shaped holes on the top of the tower.
English, as on the record
View of Famagusta from the minaret of the Latin Cathedral of St Nicholas (Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque). In the background towards the left, can be seen the Land Gate and the Medieval walls of Famagusta.
Inscription, as transcribed by CVAR
In 1954 one was allowed to climb up the inside of the Lala Mustafa Tower. This picture of Famagusta Old City was taken through one of the shaped holes on the top of the tower.
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