For a long time, the island of Cyprus has attracted vacationers and just traveling with its many and varied sights. Capital of Nicosia, Located in the center of this heavenly corner of the earth, hospitably welcomes all visitors.
The main city of the island boasts its ancient and interesting history . The Greeks are excellent navigators, so back in the third century BC they colonized the island of Cyprus. Nicosia appeared around the same time. However relying At the last archaeological site, scientists claim that this area was inhabited before. At least one thing is known for certain: the capital was built on the ruins of an ancient city-state called Ledra.
Today Nicosia is a modern vibrant city, famous for its beautiful parks, luxury hotels, museums, art galleries. And this is the best place for different kind of conferences.
The amazing nature of the island of Cyprus has long been known. Nicosia, whose attractions amaze and fascinate, is also a very picturesque city.
The main architectural masterpieces are located inside the Venetian walls. They are characterized by a bizarre style, which bears the imprint of the influence of different peoples: Venetian, Frankish, Turkish. The cobblestone narrow streets create a special atmosphere in which you forget about the passage of time. Not far from the main square you can visit Laiki Itonia - an old quarter that has preserved the original appearance of the early twentieth century.
The city’s museums have collected unique collections that will tell tourists about the history of the island, introduce them to icon painting, folk art, and painting from different periods. What else is the capital of the state of Cyprus, Nicosia proud of? First of all, by the house of Hadzigeorgakis Cornessios - a person who played a huge role in the history of relations between the Turkish authorities and the Greek community. Inside the building you will find a beautifully preserved environment of that time: magnificent carpets, marble columns in the combined Turkish-Byzantine style, and the emerald garden has an uncountable number of fountains.
Cyprus, Nicosia is a religious city, so here you can visit ancient temples that amaze the magnificent iconostases. Do not miss the Church of Fanaromeni, Tripioti Chrysaliniotissa, St. John's Cathedral, St. Paul's Cathedral. Here you can not only enjoy the masterpieces of sacred art, but also pray, light a candle for health and just find peace of mind.
In addition to the above, I would like to add that the island of Cyprus, Nicosia in particular, is also famous for a huge number of cozy cafes and shops.
As befits the capital, Nicosia is well connected with other cities of Cyprus by various means of transport. Therefore, we can safely consider it a good starting point for further expeditions. However, it is worth considering that the city is considered the capital of two states - the Republic of Cyprus and the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and their border runs through the green line exactly in the middle. For local residents, this is a painful reminder of the terrible conflicts that occur on this basis, but for tourists it is another interesting attraction. Which, however, may soon disappear, as active negotiations are underway on this subject.