The whole of Cyprus was a Venetian colony. One of our most famous Venetian governors was none other but Othello -- in literature of course! Shakespeare's Othello takes place in Famagusta (Αμμόχωστος, Ammohostos, meaning "covered in sand") Cyprus, and contains the well-known phrase, "Welcome to Cyprus, my Lord". That's the scene when Othello and company arrive to Famagusta from Venice, the company including Desdemona, Iago and Cassio. There is the tower and castle of Othello in Famagusta.
The Venetian lion on the sea front is a most beautiful work of art, which speaks of Italy and the world of extreme beauty that is the Italian world. Don't worry, though, the lion is not lonely here -- children, tourists and locals surround it from dawn till well after midnight and they are his friends.
Have a good Saturday noon! xxx
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