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North Cyprus:Arsenal (Martưnengo Bastưon):
The bastion was built by the Venetian architect Giovanni
Sammianelli between 1550-1559. With its triangular design it is one of
the good examples of military architecture. In its vaulted chambers
there are chimneys for gunpowder smoke to escape and for ventilation to
take place. On its walls there are niches for gunpowder barrels and
cannon balls. When commander Martinengo, the popular commander of the
Venetian reinforcement troops to Cyprus, dies on the way, he is brought
to Cyprus and his name is given to this bastion. Back |
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