“It is the richest of all cities and her citizens are the richest of men.”
Ludolf von Sudheim, visitor to Cyprus, De Terra Sancta, 1336

Appreciating Cyprus’ multicultural past is one way of ensuring a more peaceful future. The USAID-funded Supporting Activities that Value the Environment (SAVE) program has developed a brochure to highlight the old city of Famagusta’s unique place in the region’s history and to increase the awareness of residents and visitors alike regarding the importance of preserving its rich cultural heritage for future generations. In the form of a walking tour, the brochure provides information on over thirty of the old city’s most interesting sites. Along with the Cultural Heritage Database (www.save-cyprusheritage.com) designed to provide accurate and accessible documentation on sites throughout the island, the Famagusta brochure was developed as part of SAVE’s overall efforts to build local capacity to better protect and manage Cyprus’ cultural and natural resources. Like all U.S.-funded programs in Cyprus, SAVE is aimed at improving the conditions that will foster a durable Cyprus settlement, including through encouraging responsible economic growth and sound environmental management. A copy of the brochure can be obtained from SAVE at save-info@irgltd.com.