Turkish Cypriots are very honored its legendary warrior Canbulat – officer in the Ottoman army, who distinguished themselves in the battle for Nicosia and heroically died during the storming of Famagusta. As the story goes, he selflessly threw himself on his horse directly into a defensive machine of the Venetians, which was a great wheel, fully lined with sharp knives. Everyone who approached him, waited an instant death. However, the brave Ottoman officer, throwing himself on this deadly machine, the cost of his own life led her out of action, so the Turkish army, in the end, managed to break through the gates and capture of Famagusta.

Canbulat was buried near that of the Bastion, the walls of which he fought, formerly known as the Arsenal, and later named in honor of the hero. Now his tomb is located in one of the corridors of the building. In addition, in 1968, the tower was organized by the Museum dedicated to Canbulat. After a while it was closed for restoration. And in 2008 after a major renovation it reopened its doors to visitors.

This Museum houses a huge number of exhibits depicting the history of the city, in particular, about the period of domination of the island by the Ottoman rulers. Visitors are presented a collection of ancient weapons, household items, traditional clothing, art, Venetian and Turkish tiles and other ceramic goods. In addition, there is also the famous engraving depicting the siege of Famagusta authorship Stefan Rivellino (Gibellini) and most valuable manuscript of the Quran.