Journey to the Past
About Acendu Fountain
The Acendu Fountain is known to have been built between 450 and 550 years ago when Cyprus was under Venetian rule. The fountain offers a stream that runs between Lefke Creek and the slopes of Mount Lağuna for public use. Since there was no such water source in the city at that time, this fountain is very valuable for the people of the region.
It is rumored that the name of the fountain comes from Cento, the Venetian commander of the period. The water was called “Aqua de Cento” in the local language, meaning “Cento’s Water”, and over time, this expression began to be pronounced as “Acendu” among the locals. Until 1963, the fountain continued to flow until 1963, after which it dried up and flowed only in times of abundant rainfall. By 1974, the water from the fountain stopped flowing completely and today it is just a road with water flowing through it only when it rains.
Location
Where is the Acendu Fountain?
Acendu Fountain is located on İzzet Hoca Efendi Street in the eastern part of the Lefke district of the TRNC, in the Acendu district, where it got its name. Lefke, located at the foot of the Troodos Mountains, is a region that attracts visitors with its natural beauties and historical texture. There is also a historical building known as “Acendu Church” near the fountain.
Transportation
How to get to Acendu Fountain?
To reach Acendu Fountain, first of all, you need to reach Lefke district by using the Güzelyurt – Nicosia highway. From the center of Lefke, you can find İzzet Hoca Efendi Street where the fountain is located by following 9 Eylül Street first north and then east.
If you have not yet entered Cyprus, you should first land at Nicosia Ercan Airport. Flights from Turkey to TRNC take approximately 1 hour. In addition, if you prefer sea route instead of airway, there are reciprocal ferry services from Kyrenia harbor to Anamur and Mersin.
The driving time to Acendu fountain is approximately 1 hour from Nicosia and Kyrenia and approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Famagusta. You can use intercity buses or your own car to reach the area. Apart from these, you can also take a look at car rental options.
Visit Information
Acendu Fountain Visiting Hours and Entrance Fee
Since Acendu Fountain is located in a public area, there are no visiting hours and no entrance fee. You can examine this magnificent fountain at any time of the day and take souvenir photos if you wish.
Acendu Fountain 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 to visit in Lefke, which is full of historical buildings from the Venetian and Ottoman periods and the wonders of Cypriot nature.
