Things To Do in Nicosia

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Old Bazaar - Bandabulya

Visit the covered municipality market - Belediye Pazari ('Bandabulya') in the old city. This is where you would find everything from fresh groceries, koshery, turkish delights, to bath products, traditional ornaments, etc...
And for the most reasonable price. Just be careful and bargain with the shop-owners.

Operating hours: Mon-Fri 6am-3pm, Sat 6am-1pm).

Address: End of Arasta St., On the right side of Bedesten.

Directions: Old city, North Nicosia.

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	The Green Line Tip Rating:

By Loubna

on August 4, 2005

As the last divided city in the world I would highly recommend walking along the green line. Some of the place have been kept as they were in 1974, use your own judgement here....

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	The Mosque - Greek Nicosia Tip Rating:

By Loubna

on November 6, 2005

View of Nicosia Mosque
from the Observatory

The Greek side of Nicosia has its own working mosque. They have recently finished restoring the are with a grant from the EU. It is a beautilful area of town and worth a stroll around.

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	The Cami Selimiye Tip Rating:

By Loubna

on November 7, 2005

The Cami Selimiye

A visit to the Cami Selimiye Mosque on the Turkish side of Nicosia is a must. If you do not go inside at least walk aroud to admire the architecture of the once was church. If you go inside then remember to take off your shoes, be appropriately covered and women should cover their head. As this is a working mosque please remember to be respectful during times of prayer.

You cannot miss it as it the biggest standing building around the old town.

Address: In the old town, Turkish side of Nicosia

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	Admiring the architecture - Turkish Nicosia Tip Rating:

By Loubna

on November 7, 2005

Architecture in Turkish
Nicosia

The town of Nicosia has some very distinct architecture and as I mentioned on the travelogue many places have recenmtly been renovated. The newly renovated buildings are mainly dotted around the old town.

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	The city centre Tip Rating:

By tvdm

on September 13, 2002

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Have a look at the well-preserved old fortifications. Although the pic doesn't do it any justice, the old walls are still intact and form the border of the old town. Forming an almost perfect circle that is just over 1km across, it contains practically all the sights.
The walls were formed under Venetian rule and some of the gates are awesome. Don't miss the Famagusta gate on the east side.

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	Cyprus Museum Tip Rating:

By tvdm

on September 13, 2002

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See the Cyprus Museum. It's not very big and it gives a good introduction to Cyprus' archeology and national history.
The collection of ancient art is overwhelming. It makes the visitor realise that this small island has been a melting-pot of cultures for millennia.

Directions: Right outside the old town on the western side, next to the British Council.

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	Ayios Ioannis Cathedral Tip Rating:

Updated By cheekymarieh

on March 9, 2003

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Church Icons

The cathedral was built in 1662 by the then archbishop Nikiforos. The walls are covered with paintings showing scenes from the Bible. It was built on the former site of a Benedictine Monastery.

Address: Plateia Arh. Kyprianou

Directions: Close to the Archbishop's Palace.

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	Omeriye Mosque Tip Rating:

Updated By cheekymarieh

on March 1, 2003

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Omeriye Mosque

The mosque was originally a church that was destroyed in 1570 by the Ottomans. It was rebuilt as a mosque with a tall minaret. It is still a place of worship used by muslims. If you visit make sure you cover yourself. Certainly don't enter in your shorts and t-shirts. Don't forget to remove your shoes before you go in ... and avoid visiting during prayer time.

Address: Trikoupi

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	What every tourist goes to see... Tip Rating:

By ThornGal

on August 26, 2002

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What every tourist goes to see is the wall that seperates the capital. Nicosia is the only capital in the world that is seperated into 2. one half belongs to Turkish republic and the other to the Greek, which is the only side i've been to.
When you peek through a hole in the wall, surrounded by soldiers, you'd be able to see the Turks and see them peeking to look at you.