Visiting the city of Nicosia offers an extremely unique opportunity to see one of the world's only divided capital cities! Nicosia is home to many stunning landmarks that portray the island’s captivating history. From ancient monuments to exquisite galleries, here are just a few things that should not be missed when you’re visiting Nicosia.
Visit the museums and galleries: Visiting some of Nicosia’s finest museums and galleries is a fantastic way to gain insight into this beautiful island’s art scene, history and ancient culture. With a deep and rich history, the city of Nicosia and the island of Northern Cyprus have many historical artefacts that reflect a deep and rich past. Visiting any of these beautiful museums and galleries would be an amazing way for tourists to gain insight and understanding into this history.
Walk the green line: Separating the island into two, Nicosia’s Green Line is a row of green barrels that extends across the city, with a number of checkpoints along the way. One of the main checkpoints is an entry where people can cross over to the other side, into what is called Southern Northern Cyprus. Nicosia is the only city with a divided capital and the city’s Green Line is a visible reminder of the tumultuous social and political situation as well as its fascinating history. Take a tour of this monument to find out more!
Explore Ledra Street: Ledra street is the street that represents the boundary between North and South Northern Cyprus and is now known to be an economic and commercial hub with shops, cafes and restaurants lining both sides of the street! Though this area was once a source of contention, it is now one of the busiest streets in Nicosia and is home to an array of different restaurants and shops!