The Ottoman mansions, rare examples of Ottoman architecture, are found in greater numbers in Lefke than anywhere else after the capital, Nicosia.

Of the many historic houses and mansions in Lefke, 41 are protected by law.

Dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, these buildings display a strikingly grand architecture.

The Ottoman-style mansions and the streets on which they stand offer impressive views in which the authentic character of the town is preserved.