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, in the eastern part of 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.