Browsing by Author "Valletta, E."
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The chain tower in Kyrenia’s harbour, Cyprus
Camiz, Alessandro; Griffo, M.; Baydur, S.; Valletta, E. (Universidad de Granada, Universitat Politècnica de València, Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife, 2020-05)In the Middle Ages a chain suspended between two towers defended the entrance of Kyrenia’s little harbour, like the chain across the Golden Horn in Constantinople. William de Oldenburg, who visited Cyprus in 1211 during ... -
Image reintegration. Restoring the Palace in the Kyrenia Castle, Cyprus
Valletta, E.; Camiz, Alessandro (Gangemi Editore, 2019)Built next to the ancient harbour the castle of Kyrenia overlooks the surrounding historical fabric as a monumental landmark. The Byzantines established a fortress in the X century; this was transformed in a crusader castle ... -
The so-called “beach tower” of Kyrenia city walls, Cyprus
Camiz, Alessandro; Griffo, M.; Valletta, E. (Granada: Universidad de Granada, Universitat Politècnica de València, Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife, 2020-05-05)The so-called “beach-tower” is the smallest of the three remaining towers belonging to the Kyrenia’s medieval enceinte. Semi-circular in plan, with circa 6 m of diameter, the tower is today partially obliterated by the ...
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