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Salamis

Gazimagusa (Famagusta), Famagusta, Cyprus
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Famagusta
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Witney, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Well, this was a surprise. Firstly its not that easy to find as theres a new dual-carriageway built nearby that seems to have removed most of the signposting. Secondly, and for a for a few pennies you get access to a wonder! And by access I mean you can walk anywhere - we walked across mosaics that must be priceless... More

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UK
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Was very surprised by Salamis, not what I had expected. visited on a blazing hot day so take plenty of water, not many people were around and you can basically do as you please once you paid the entrance fee - I cant remember the price but it was very reasonable. The whole site is spread across a large area... More

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cardiff
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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9 TRL entry fee but worth it. it was a very large site so need to prepare for half a day walk with sufficient water, sandwich, sun shade or warm clothing in cold months. there was a small toilet after the entrance near the amphitheatre. it was amazing to see the ruin, walking on the same stone streets that the... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

It quite a vast complex of ruins. They aren't well marked either. But you can roam free and explore as much as you'd like. Take the time to walk out to the Basillica's and bring water. More

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Lymington, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

We didnt go a second time, after a while they all look the same More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This is a significant historical site and is woth a visit More

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Scotland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Huge sight of remains. well worth the visit if you enjoy this kind of thing More

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Ipswich
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Well preserved site with large amphitheatre, gymnasium and large Agora with lots of pillars. Large amounts of site still covered in mosaics. A truly amazing site dating from the Hellenic?Roman period of the Island More

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Axbridge, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Superb site that really needs several visits as it's so big - a ticket allowing two visits and directions to the other attractions in Salamis). There is plenty more to discover I am sure. Small pieces lie around everywhere but you aren't roped in or fenced off. In truth a lot more could be made of the ruins without over... More

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Igualada, Spain
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Very interesting ruins, but they are in a rather poor condition More

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