Palace Details
What’s in Vouni Palace?
The palace is a large complex consisting of 137 rooms and built on three terraces. The first construction of the palace dates back to the Persian period and was built by the pro-Persian king of the city of Marion to spy on the city of Soli. It is thought that this place, which was built very close to the ancient city of Soli, Marion’s rival, was built with the support of the powerful Persian empire. It is also claimed that the traces of Eastern civilization seen in the architecture emerged due to this support.
The palace complex consists of three terraces.
First Terrace (Upper Terrace): This terrace, located at the top level, contains the remains of the Temple of Athena. The temple has a rectangular plan with a courtyard and altars in front of it. Second Terrace (Middle Terrace): On this terrace, where the main parts of the palace are located, there are administrative rooms, bedrooms, storerooms and baths. There is a large cistern in the center of the courtyard and this cistern was used to meet the water needs of the palace. Third Terrace (Lower Terrace): On this terrace extending towards the sea, there are buildings where the people lived. The houses with stone foundations and mudbrick superstructures offer clues about the daily life of the palace. The architectural features of Vouni Palace bear the traces of both Eastern and Western cultures. The palace, which was built in the eastern architecture during the Persian rule, later underwent some architectural changes during the Greek rule. The water system and baths of the palace reflect the advanced engineering techniques of the period.
Location
Where is Vouni Palace?
Vouni Palace is located in Bademliköy, about 9 kilometers west of Gemikonağı, near the Lefke region of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Built on top of a hill, the palace has one of the most impressive views of the island. It also has the clearest view of Petra tou Limnidi Island.
Transportation
How to get to Vouni Palace?
To reach the palace, you must first go to the Lefke region of Cyprus. You can reach the ancient palace in Bademliköy, one of the villages of Lefke, by following Eceviz Street.
If you have not yet entered Cyprus, flights from Turkey to Nicosia Ercan Airport take approximately 1 hour. You can reach Lefke from the airport by private car or taxi. You can also come to the island with ferry services from Kyrenia Port and from here you can go to Lefke by land. You can also consider car rental options for transportation to Lefke.
The travel time to Vouni Palace is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Nicosia and Kyrenia and 1 hour and 50 minutes from Famagusta. You can use intercity buses or your own vehicle for transportation to the region. Apart from these, you can also take a look at car rental options.
Visit Information
Vouni Palace Visiting Hours and Entrance Fee
The palace accepts visitors between 08:00 – 18:00. Entrance to this ruins, which is closed on weekends and holidays, is 30 TL for adults and 20 TL for students. In order to enter the palace, you must be there at 17:00 at the latest.
Vouni Palace Photos
Plan your Lefke Travel Route
Places to visit in Lefke
Historical aqueducts, fountains, monuments and ancient cities await you in Lefke. There are many places you can visit in Lefke, full of historical buildings from the Ottoman and Venetian periods and the wonders of Cypriot nature.
