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Nicosia (Lefkosia)


This bar and arts centre often hosts live-music nights.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Nicosia (Lefkosia) attractions

1. Liberty Monument

2.1 MILES

This thought-provoking monument on the Podocataro Bastion represents Greek Cypriot liberation from British colonial powers. The figures of 14 Ethniki…

3. Venetian Walls

2.15 MILES

The Venetian walls form a border around the Old City and are so unusual that, once seen on a map, you’ll never forget the odd snowflake-like shape.

4. Famagusta Gate

2.2 MILES

Easternmost city gate Famagusta is the most photographed and best-preserved of the three original gates that led into the Old City of Nicosia. Its…

5. Bayraktar Mosque

2.21 MILES

This small mosque marks the spot where the Venetian walls were successfully breached by the Ottomans in 1570. The Ottoman bayraktar (standard bearer;…

6. Pancyprian Gymnasium

2.25 MILES

Cyprus' oldest still-operating school dates back to 1812. Lawrence Durrell, author of Bitter Lemons of Cyprus, taught English here for several years in…

7. House of Hatzigeorgakis Kornesios

2.26 MILES

From 1779 to 1809 the House of Hatzigeorgakis Kornesios belonged to Kornesios, the Great Dragoman of Cyprus, who accumulated his vast wealth through…

8. Agios Ioannis Church

2.27 MILES

Located in the courtyard of the Makarios Cultural Foundation, this 17th-century church has an interior covered in lively and intricate frescos dating from…