Özerlat

North Nicosia (Lefkoşa)


This cafe and shop has been around since 1935 and is famous for its own brand of coffee, which is even exported to the US. Unsurprisingly, the coffee here is excellent, and the friendly owner makes her own delicious cakes each day.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby North Nicosia (Lefkoşa) attractions

1. Bedestan

0.02 MILES

Renovated as part of the Nicosia Master Plan, the imposing Bedestan dates from the 6th century, when it was built as a small Byzantine chapel. It was…

2. Bandabulya

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Dating back to the early 20th century, this covered market has a mix of produce stalls piled high with fruit and vegetables for local shoppers, craft…

3. Selimiye Mosque

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North Nicosia’s most prominent landmark (also clearly visible from the southern half of the city), the Selimiye Mosque is a beautiful mongrel of a…

4. Kıbrıs Türk İslam Eserleri Müzesi

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This museum has a small but beautiful collection of Turkish carpets that is worth popping in and having a look at if you're a textiles fan. It's tucked…

5. Büyük Han

0.07 MILES

The Büyük Han is Cyprus' best-preserved example of Ottoman caravanserai architecture. Built in 1572 by the first Ottoman governor of Cyprus, Lala Mustafa…

6. Kumarcılar Han

0.08 MILES

This caravanserai is a smaller version of the neighbouring Büyük Han and was built in the early 18th century. Today its courtyard hosts cafes, and the…

7. Eaved House

0.09 MILES

Unique for its wide eaves, this house is a combination of Lusignan and Ottoman architecture and now functions as an art and culture centre hosting…

8. Lapidary Museum

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Housed in a lovely 15th-century building, exhibits of the medieval-era stonework here include a varied collection of column capitals, stelae, and a Gothic…