Othello Castle
| Othello Castle | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Fortifications of Famagusta | |
| Famagusta, Northern Cyprus | |
Othello Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Condition | Intact |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 35°7′39.7″N 33°56′35.7″E / 35.127694°N 33.943250°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th century late 15th century (modifications) |
| Built by | Kingdom of Cyprus Republic of Venice (modifications) |
| Materials | Sandstone |
Othello Castle (Greek: Πύργος του Oθέλλου, Turkish: Othello Kalesi), also known as Othello's Tower, is a castle in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus. It was built by the Lusignans in the 14th century, and was later modified by the Venetians. The modern name of the castle comes from a stage note in Shakespeare's play Othello.