Hoi Polloi

North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)


This bar-cafe packs a whole load of personality into a very tiny space. By day it's a chilled-out cafe, with tables claiming the alleyway at the back of the Büyük Han. By night it's a hip but welcoming hang-out, which often hosts live music and jam sessions, and attracts an arty, slightly boho crowd.


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1. Büyük Han

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2. Kumarcılar Han

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5. Selimiye Mosque

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6. Bedestan

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