Places of Interest in Nicosia and Cyprus
Nicosia has various places to visit, from its crystal waters, surrounding nature and museums, organised events to sporting activities. Browse through the links beside to view the places of interest in Nicosia. You can also travel around Cyprus from Nicosia and listed below are just a few places you can go.
Municipal Cultural Centre
Leoforos Athinon, Tel: +357 22430877
The Venetian walls which completely encircle the
old city have a circumference of 4,5 km and possess
eleven heart-shaped bastions. There were only three
gates to the city in the north, south and east. One
of these gates, the Porta Giuliana called Famagusta
Gate, has been restored and is now the Lefkosia
Municipal Cultural Centre. The vaulted passage and
two side rooms are used for exhibitions, conferences,
lectures and various performances, with the passage
leading to the moat. One of the most typical
quarters of the town close to Famagusta gate is also being rehabilitated.
Laiki Geitonia
Restored pedestrian area within the walled city, east
of “Eleftheria Square”. Charming winding alleys with
traditional houses and shops, restaurants, galleries,
all restored as typical examples of Cypriot urban architecture of a more graceful age.
Cyprus Handicraft Service
186 Athalassas Avenue, Strovolos, Tel: +357 22305024
At the Handicraft Centre in Lefkosia visitors can see
the artisans weaving, basket-making, wood-carving,
producing leather articles, pottery and traditional
copper items. A large variety of hand-produced items
are on sale at the Centre’s shop.
The Cyprus Handicraft Service has similar shops in
Lemesos, Larnaca and Paphos towns.
