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The facade of the palace

Palazzo del Provveditore, commonly known as the Venetian Palace, was a royal palace in Famagusta, originally built by the Lusignan Kings of Cyprus. It was later modified and used as the governor's official residence during the Venetian rule. The central sections of the palace have been completely destroyed, with only its grand facade and back courtyard walls being left.[1]

  1. ^ "Venetian Palace". Famagusta Walled City Association. Retrieved 3 July 2016.

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