Which walled port on the east coast, fortified by the Venetians, held out against a thirteen-month Ottoman siege?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Famagusta
- Step 1: The siege ended in 1571 and the city was fortified mostly by the Venetians. Step 2. Famagusta lies on the east coast, is surrounded by Venetian walls and resisted a siege of thirteen months. Answer: Famagusta. Why not the others: Kyrenia, Limassol and Larnaca are not described as walled ports that withstood this long siege.
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