Moufflon Bookshop

Nicosia (Lefkosia)


Dating back to 1967, this bookshop has the largest selection of English-language books in Cyprus. There are loads of secondhand books, as well as hard-to-find nonfiction titles on Cyprus.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Nicosia (Lefkosia) attractions

1. AG Leventis Gallery

0.13 MILES

Located just outside the Old City, this art museum features three collections displaying European paintings and sculpture from the 16th to the 20th…

2. Cyprus Museum

0.17 MILES

Just outside the Old City walls, this excellent museum houses the island's most important collection of archaeological finds. Highlights include Hall 11's…

3. Kasteliotissa

0.28 MILES

Opposite Pafos Gate, this medieval-era vaulted hall is thought to have been built in the 14th century. Its original function has never been confirmed but…

4. Municipal Gardens

0.29 MILES

A pleasant park located right on the edge of the Old City, with a large children’s playground, ponds and water features, plus plenty of mature shady trees…

5. Laïki Yitonia

0.29 MILES

Meaning ‘Popular Neighbourhood’, Laïki Yitonia was restored after serving for many years as an area for painted ladies and dodgy merchants. This tiny…

6. Leventis Municipal Museum

0.3 MILES

The best place in town to get to grips with Nicosia's rich and convoluted history. The permanent collection inside this handsome neoclassical mansion…

7. Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum

0.31 MILES

The owner of this private museum is more than happy to chat extensively about his 150-plus bike collection. It may just bring out your inner Hell’s Angel …

8. Shacolas Tower Observatory

0.31 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…