Practical Information for Travelers
Money & Currency
The official currency is Turkish Lira, though the Euro, British Pounds and US Dollars are also accepted.
Languages Spoken
The Language spoken in Famagusta is Turkish. English Language is widely spoken too.
Utilities Info
Post: To send Letters and Parcels to North Cyprus from anywhere in the world, the post code of `Mersin 10, Turkey` must follow the local address.
Time: North Cyprus operates on Eastern European time, which is two hours ahead of GMT.
Banks / ATM in Famagusta
There are internationally recognized branch banks where visitors can make transactions with their MASTER, VISA cards. Visitors could use ATMs in the Walled City 24/7 to both deposit and withdraw international currencies.
History & Cultural Heritages of the Region
Historical Places (list & brief Information)
Shopping
If you’re on holiday and want to treat your family and friends back home there are plenty of gifts to choose. There are locally produced handicrafts, wood works, local fruit preserves in small jars, olive oil and different types of Cyprus souvenirs. Jewelers, clothing and shoe stores, cosmetics are alternative for shopping funs. On the main street of the Walled City there are shops that sell imitation jeans and bags of famous brands.
Museums & Ruins
Museums:
Summer (June-Sept) 9.00 - 13.30 / 16.30-18.30
Winter 8.00 - 13.00 / 14.30-17.00
Museums are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Exchange Offices
Most of the shops in the Walled City accept foreign currencies thus Walled City visitors may exchange money with a reasonable rate at the exchange offices. Walled City exchange offices are open during the week from 8.00 – 18.00 and from 8.00 – 13.00 on Saturdays.
Emergency Numbers
Police: +90 392 366 5310
Hospital: +90 392 366 2876
Municipality: +90 392 366 5332
Water Works Office: +90 392 366 4483
Electricity Administration: +90 392 366 5332