Nicosia's Essential Treasures
Nicosia’s history is defined by its circular Venetian Walls and monumental stone entrances like the Famagusta and Paphos Gates. This selection highlights the city's complex heritage, from the Gothic arches of the Selimiye Mosque to the 16th-century Büyük Han caravansary. Visitors can explore the archaeological collections at the Cyprus Museum, walk the bustling Ledra Street thoroughfare, or visit the historic Hamam Omerye. For a unique vantage point, the Ledra Museum-Observatory provides a clear view over the Green Line, showcasing the architectural and cultural layers of the world’s last divided capital.
A Ledra Street
Ledra Street is a major shopping thoroughfare in central Nicosia, Cyprus, which links North Nicosia, the part of the city under the control…
B Selimiye Mosque (St Sophia Cathedral)
Selimiye Mosque, historically known as Cathedral of Saint Sophia or Ayasofya Mosque, is a former Christian cathedral converted into a…
C Archbishop's Palace
Archbishop's Palace is the official residence and office of the archbishop of Cyprus located in Nicosia.
D Venetian Walls
The Walls of Nicosia, also known as the Venetian Walls, are a series of defensive walls which surround Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus.
E Famagusta Gate
The Famagusta Gate is a gate in the Nicosia walls, Cyprus. It is the chief gate of the city: the Porta Giuliana, or "di sotto" of Fra…
F Paphos Gate
The Walls of Nicosia, also known as the Venetian Walls, are a series of defensive walls which surround Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus.
G Omeriye Mosque
Believed to be the burial site of a Muslim prophet. Used to be a church before the Ottoman conquest.
H Cyprus Museum
The Cyprus Museum is the oldest and largest archaeological museum in Cyprus.
I The Great Inn
Büyük Han is the largest caravansarai on the island of Cyprus and is considered to be one of the finest buildings on the island.
J Hamam Omerye Baths
Ömeriye Hamam in Nicosia, Cyprus is a historic Ottoman hammam. It was created by Lala Mustafa Pasha in the 1570s, soon after the Ottoman…
Ledra Museum-Observatory
Not really a museum. Nevertheless, this is a great place to take in the city of Lefkosia - both the Greek and the Turkish part.
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