Kafeneio Osos Oveirov

Nicosia (Lefkosia)


This pipsqueak-sized place with a handful of hand-painted tables and chairs scattered outside makes a good homemade lemonade stop if you're exploring the back alleys running along the UN Buffer Zone.


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