Introducing Nicosia
The largest city on the island of Cyprus, Nicosia is the heart and soul of the nation and one of the most exciting destinations in the Med. It’s a cool, cosmopolitan mix of old and new, a mish mash of high rise buildings and shopping streets blended in with old world architecture, colonial buildings plus mosques and churches. Situated near the centre of the Mesaoria plain and set on the banks of the River Pedieo, this city is ideally located for you to explore the northern districts of the island as well as the central Cyprus region. With a fantastic selection of restaurants serving authentic Cypriot cuisine, great entertainment and nightlife and awesome neighbourhoods for you to check out plus endless historical sites and museums; all in all, Nicosia is an enticing destination with plenty to see and do!
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Highlights of Nicosia
Eleftherias Square
The striking and contemporary Eleftherias Square is not to be missed; a large outdoor park designed by architect Zaha Hadid that is considered to be a historically significant 'architectural intervention'.
Venetian Fortifications
The Venetian Fortifications or the ‘Walls of Nicosia’ are a series of defensive walls first built in the Middle Ages.
Büyük Han
As the largest caravanserai on the island, the Büyük Han is a must-see. It was first built back in the Ottoman period in 1572.
Old Town
Head to Ledra Street and stroll through Nicosia’s Old Town area where you’ll find endless alleyways and incredible Ottoman architecture such as the House of Hatzigeorgakis Kornesios.
Cyprus Museum
This museum traces the rich history of the island featuring artefacts dating back to the Neolithic period and the Byzantine era.