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Ömeriye Camii

This mosque located in the old St. Mary’s Church stands at Platía Tillyrías. The church was partly destroyed in the XVIth century by the Ottoman army, in the past it was the part of Augustian monastery. The temple is still open and used by the local people. It is also accessible for the visitor [...]

City Museum Leventis

City Museum Leventis won in 1991 the award for the ‘European Museum of the Year’, what, except for the rich collection presenting Cypriot culture and history, makes the auhtorities of the city very proud.

Platía Faneroménis

The Faneroménis square is to replace the Eleftherías square located in the centre of the city and mark the most important part of the city.

The Famagusta Gate

The Famagusta Gate is probably the most majestic of all the gates – this construction, created by Giulio Savorgnano, has also certain cultural function. Long passage contains many rooms used for organising exhibitions and concerts.

Bayraktar Camii

On the Constanza bastion there is the ‘mosque of the one who is holding a standard’ Bayraktar Camii, which stands in the place commemorating the heroic feat of the Turkish man in the XVIth century during the Venetian Walls’ siege.

The Pafos Gate

When you come to Nicosia from the direction of Trodos you come through the Pafos Gate which for many years was closed for the motor traffic.

The Venetian Walls

The defensive walls were built such a long time ago (XVI century) that nowadays they are almost unnoticeable for the people of Nicosia.

The Museum of Cyprus

The most important museum on the island can take pride in the greatest collection of exhibits presenting the life on the island and its history.

Along the streets of Nicosia

The old town of Nicosia is located close to the walls and it is so big that tourists needed many days to see all the monuments and attractions.

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Nicosia Cyprus Travel

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