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LAIKI YITONIA
This is a relatively small area in the downtown where the atmosphere of old Nicosia has been recreated. Narrow streets lined with old-styled buildings, small shops and pleasant bars. Very nice atmosphere. Directions: Near Eleftheria Square - at the southern end of the downtown.
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CYPRUS MUSEUM
This museum houses the largest archeological collection presenting the 9000 year-history of the island - mainly historical relics from the time of ancient Greece, complete with the famous Aphrodite of Soli statue. Directions: Just outside the city walls Weest of the old town in Leoforos MouseiouOther Contact: Mon-Sat: 9
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LEDRA (LIDRAS) STREET
It's the most important shopping street in the downtown. It is entirely pedestrianised so you do not have to watch the traffic. The street ends in the Green Line where you can find a small memorial to those Greek Cypriots who perished or disappeared (there are 1619 of them) during the 1974 military coup and the subsequent Turkish military operations. You can also sign a guestbook and write down a few thoughts about the division.
It's also one of those few spots where you can actually take a look to the other side. It is however not much more than a piece of propaganda since you can only see a rather depressing view of war-torn and almost crumbling abandoned buildings and a flag of Turkey and one of the (internationally unrecognised) TRNC. It is deceiveing because the buildings are in the UN buffer zone and it is only behind the flags rhat the real North Nicosia begins. Directions: Right in the centre of town, Ledra Street runs from D'Avila bastion to the Lookout. Note that when navigating Nicosia maps printed in the Greek part do not show streets in the no
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You can see the view from the Ledra Street Lookout on the photo - see my previous entry (Ledra Street) for more info.
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Built in 1662 by Archbishop Nikiforos and dedicated to Saint John the Theologian, this cathedral
is famed for its iconostasis of gold-leaf covered wood and majestic double-headed eagles.
Opening Hrs:
Monday to Friday: 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm;
Saturday: 8am to 12pm and during mass Address: Archbishop Kyprianos square, Archbishopric
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Built in 1930, this is the finest architectural monument from the British period and has been painstakingly restored to its original splendour.
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If you are a stone-lover, or a museum-freak, like me, then Cyprus is great!
National Museum of Nicosia has splendid pieces (even though the museum is very dusty and old setting).
The Tombs of the Kings (some made me think of the temples of Petra/Jordan) and the mosaic found in Nea Paphos, in Paphos are an absolute must!
A drive through the Trodo's mountains can be really nice.
Limassol has nothing of great, it's ultra touristy, many loud clubs and bars... go there if you're into that!
In the Northern part, North Nicosia is definitely worth a visit, same for Kirenia, and if you can push up to Famagusta then don't miss the ancient city of Salamis! Whaouuuu.
Distances are not that bad, service taxis quite reliable. Unfortunately, no bus running from Saturday to Monday morning. Leave a Comment
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It is also known as Laiki Yitonia or Folk Neighbourhood. A district reclaimed from the sin merchants in the late 1960s, with restored premises made available to half a dozen indifferent restaurants and number if souvenir shops
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- Park Nicosia Hilton
Griva Dighenis Avenue, Nicosia, Cyprus - Cyprus Hilton (Archbshop Makarios Iii Nicosia Cyprus Cy 1077)
Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, Nicosia, Cyprus - Castelli
38 Ouzounian St, Nicosia, Cyprus - Cleopatra Hotel (8 Florina Street.)
8 Florina Street, Nicosia, Cyprus - Cyprus Hilton
Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, Nicosia, Cyprus - Hilton
Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, Nicosia, Cyprus - Holiday Inn NICOSIA CITY CENTRE
70 Regeana Street, Nicosia, Cyprus - Hilton Park Nicosia
Griva Dighenis Avenue, Nicosia, Cyprus - Hilton Park Nicosia (Griva Dighenis Avenue.)
Griva Dighenis Avenue, Nicosia, Cyprus - Cleopatra Hotel (8 Florida Street.)
8 Florina Street, Nicosia, Cyprus
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