Famagusta Gate
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This is the most significant and impressive of the three gates on the city's magnificent venetian walls. Originally known as Porta Guiliana in honour of Giulio Savorgano the engineer that designed and erected the walls.
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Shacolas Observatory
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The tallest building in the old town offering magnificent 360-degree views of the whole city which has the misfortune of being the last divided capital in Europe. Excellent displays with touch screens showing you all of the city's rich architecture.
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Local Experience
Andallazo tour: Cultural experience with a local
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Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
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The Nimac as it's know is the contemporary Nicosia Arts centre. Set in what used to be an old powerhouse it usually hosts Art exhibitions of great importance and interest. Open only when an exhibition is on and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Holy Cross Catholic Church
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Set in an area of great religious importance the Catholic Church is a must see. Build between 1900 and 1902 it is the most important Catholic Church in Nicosia. In its vicinity is also the Maronite church and Pafos gate.
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The Cyprus Museum
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The museum houses artefacts discovered during numerous excavations on the island. It houses the most extensive collection of Cypriot Antiquities in the world. Admire the Marble Statue of Aphrodite from Soli, a statue synonymous with the Island of Cyprus.
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Athalassa National Forest Park
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Is the biggest green area in the capital and locals love to go there for a walk to cycle or simply to relax and appreciate all the wildlife that finds refuge there. There are also picnic facilities, which locals like to use on the weekends.
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Andallazo tour: Cultural experience with a local
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3 h
Languages
English
University of Cyprus Library
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This is truly an Architectural masterpiece. Designed by world famous French Architect Jean Nouvel the library is designed to look like a man made hill blending into its natural surroundings. Admire the dome at the top which naturally sheds light into the building!
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SPEL - State Gallery of Contemporary Art
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The ex-Spel factory has been fully renovated to become the new State Gallery of contemporary Art opposite the cultural hub of Famagusta Gate in the old town of Nicosia. Set to house temporary Art exhibitions of renowned Cypriot Artists.
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CTO Information Office
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You have the chance to discover the old city and its walls, visit old churches with a qualified guided tour for free. Additionally you can be informed about any other place you want to visit in Cyprus in general. The best and cheapest way to experience Cyprus and its history.
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Faneromeni Square & Church
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Filled with cafes around the biggest Greek Orthodox Church in Nicosia and the oldest elementary Girls school. This is by far the most buzzing square in Town located between Ledras and Onasagorou streets, in the pedestrian zone.
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Eleftheria Square (Πλατεία Ελευθερίας)
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Designed by the Starchitect Zaha Hadid the central square of Nicosia has been the topic of conversation for many years, mainly due to the many years of delay in completion and it's futuristic design! What ever the case this is a project placing Nicosia on the world Architectural Map!
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