Melissa

Nicosia (Lefkosia)


This totally old-school cafe and bakery has been in business since 1948. Come here for a slice of freshly made spinach and feta pie. Melissa also does really tasty chocolate-chip biscuits.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Nicosia (Lefkosia) attractions

1. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

0.09 MILES

The highlight here is the beautifully curated Museum of George and Nefeli Giabra Pierides Collection on the mezzanine floor, which contains more than 600 …

2. Church of Panagia Faneromeni

0.09 MILES

Built in 1872 on the site of an ancient Orthodox nunnery, this is the largest church within the city walls and is a mixture of neoclassical, Byzantine and…

3. Omeriye Mosque

0.09 MILES

Originally the Augustinian Church of St Mary, the Omeriye Mosque dates from the 14th century, with its tall minarets added after its conversion in 1571…

4. Cyprus Postal Museum

0.11 MILES

For the dedicated philatelist. Devoted to Cyprus' postal history, this museum holds a collection of stamps dating back to British colonial rule.

5. Church of Archangelos Michail

0.12 MILES

This domed church was built in 1695 and is thought to have replaced an earlier Gothic church on the same site. The exterior is built in Franco-Byzantine…

6. Green Line

0.12 MILES

The presence of the UN Buffer Zone (commonly called the Green Line) slashing through the capital is a prominent reminder of the island's ongoing division…

7. Shacolas Tower Observatory

0.14 MILES

Shacolas Tower Observatory provides a superb vantage point across the city and the mountain range beyond. Boards below each window point out and provide…

8. Ledra Information Bureau

0.18 MILES

At the Ledra St crossing, this municipal office has multilingual leaflets about the city and hosts regular photographic and other exhibitions, generally…