Deputy Culture Minister Lina Kassianidou inspected the progress of conservation works on Nicosia’s Venetian Walls, visiting the site along with Curator of Antiquities Chrysanthi Kounnou.
The works are focused on the section of the fortifications stretching from the Caraffa bastion to the Podocataro bastion, in the south-eastern part of the old town.
Two specialist teams from the Department of Antiquities are carrying out extensive stabilisation, conservation and restoration work on the stonework there, using traditional materials and techniques intended to preserve the monument’s authenticity and historical character.
Particular emphasis is being placed on the contribution of the Department of Antiquities’ stonemasons. Drawing on specialist expertise and years of experience, they are handling critical work to replace and restore worn stones, which is central to protecting the fortifications long-term.
The Venetian Walls are among the most important monuments in the Cypriot capital. Built by the Venetians, they feature 11 distinctive bastions and continue to surround the historic walled city today. They stand as one of the best-preserved examples of Renaissance fortification architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean.
