Exploring Nicosia in Two Days

Explore the divided city, its historic monuments, and much more in just two days time.
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Day 1: Exploring Nicosia in Two Days

Belediye Pazarı

The municipal market with tradition. You can get about everything here - including some drinks in the bars.

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…

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.

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…

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.

Holy Cross Catholic Church

Quite a curious sight, this church is one of the few Roman Catholic churches on the island. The back door leads to the Turkish area.

Municipal Gardens, Nicosia

Nicosia municipal gardens are the largest municipal gardens located in Nicosia, Cyprus. They are in the centre of the city.

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Day 2: Exploring Nicosia in Two Days

Leventis Municipal Museum

Explore the city's history in these modern buildings. Definitely worth a visit for its clear and entertaining layout.

Laiki Geitonia District

A renewed area that is now the tourist centre of Nicosia. Here, you can find the typical houses, shops and tavernas.

Omeriye Mosque

Believed to be the burial site of a Muslim prophet. Used to be a church before the Ottoman conquest.

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…

The Byzantine Museum and Art Galleries

Holds the island's largest collection of icons. There are also sacred relics and other artifacts.

Archbishop's Palace

Archbishop's Palace is the official residence and office of the archbishop of Cyprus located in Nicosia.

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