TOP Attractions in Nicosia…
There are many attractions in Nicosia such as the medieval buildings, churches and museums which illustrate and explain the history and struggles of this lovely little island.
Although the capital doesn’t have a beach you won’t miss it as the city has so much to offer.
There are trendy boutiques, excellent restaurants and nightlife and an Old Town full of the most fascinating and interesting places to visit. You can easily explore the walled city on foot.
Attractions in Nicosia
Cyprus Museum
- The museum has a top archaeological collection with every era from the Stone Age to Byzantine represented.
Admission: €3.40
Address: 1 Mouseiou Street
Tel: 2286 5854 (ticket sales) and 2230 3112 (information)
Opening times: Tuesday to Friday 8am-4pm and Wednesday 8am-5pm
Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-1pm. Closed Monday
Agios Ioannis Cathedral (St John’s Cathedral)
- The Cathedral was built in 1662 by Archbishop Nikiforos on the site of an earlier building. Since the 18th century the Cathedral has been the place where all Archbishops of Cyprus are consecrated.
Archbishop Kyprianou Square (Archbishopric), Old Town
Monday-Friday 9am-12noon & 2pm-4pm/Saturday 9am-12noon
Admission Free
Attractions in Nicosia ~ Archbishop’s Palace
- The palace is one of the most popular attractions in Nicosia. It was built by Archbishop Makarios 111 during the struggle for independence and completed in 1961, a year after Cyprus independence in 1960.
- Outside the palace is a bronze statue of Makarios 111 which was erected in 1987 by Archbishop Chrysostomos.
Archbishop Kyprianou Square, Old Town
Attractions in Nicosia ~ Liberty Monument
- This monument, which is close to the Archbishopric, commemorates the Cyprus struggle for independence from 1955 – 1959.
Pancyprian Gymnasium
- Another of the popular attractions in Nicosia is opposite the Archbishop’s Palace.
- It’s the oldest grammar school in Cyprus and Lawrence Durrell (author of Bitter Lemons
) taught here.
- One of his students was Michalis Mouskos, soon to be Archbishop Makarios 111 of Cyprus.
Attractions in Nicosia ~ State Gallery of Contemporary Art
- Collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Cypriot artists.
Gonia Leoforou Stasinou & Kritis
Tel: 357 22 45 82 28
Monday-Friday: 10:00-16:45
Saturday: 10:00-12:45
Entrance FREE
Pyli Ammochostou (Famagusta Gate) Lefkosia Municipal Cultural Centre
- The Famagusta Gate is one of the most interesting attractions. The Venetian walls which completely encircle the old city have eleven heart-shaped bastions (which gives them the shape of a hand grenade).
- There were only three gates to the city in the north, south and east and one of these gates, the Porta Giuliana called Famagusta Gate, has been restored and is now the Lefkosia Municipal Cultural Centre.
- The vaulted passage and two side rooms are used for exhibitions, conferences, lectures and various performances, with the passage leading to the moat. One of the most typical quarters of the town close to Famagusta gate is also being rehabilitated.
Leoforos Athinon
Tel: 357 22 43 08 77, 22 43 07 03
Monday- Friday: 10:00 -13:00 & 16:00-19:00
(May-September: 17:00-20:00 )
Entrance FREE
Attractions in Nicosia ~ Visitor Centre of the Athalassa National Forest Park
- The general objective is to present the environmental features of the Athalassa Park and to provide information about the Park´s values and recreational opportunities offered.
- It also provides information on selected aspects of the general environment of the broader area of Mesaoria Plain, Larnaka Salt Lake and Kavo Gkreko National Forest Park.
Keryneia avenue 1
2116, Aglantzia
Tel. 00357 22 46 29 43
email: athalassacentre@fd.moa.gov.cy
Working Hours: Monday-Friday:08:00 – 14:30
Thursday:08:00-18:00(Closed on Public Holidays)
Entrance fee for all visitors over 6 years old
Attractions in Nicosia ~ Chrysaliniotissa Crafts Centre
- Another of the interesting attractions in Nicosia is this complex of eight workshops around a central courtyard which are designed on the basis of a traditional inn and architectural concept.
2 Dimonaktos Street (Corner Ipponaktos & Dimonaktos – within the walls)
Tel: 357 22 34 80 50, 99 62 96 11
Monday-Friday: 09:00-13:00,15:00-18:00 (16:00-1900 May-September)Saturday:10:00-13:00
Attractions in Nicosia ~ The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
(Associated with the Pierides Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens)
The centre is housed in the building of the old power station which is one of the finest examples of industrial architecture in Cyprus. Its aim is to promote contemporary creativity at its highest level by organizing important and prestigious exhibitions.
19 Apostolou Varnava Street, Lefkosia
Tel: 357 22 79 74 00
Fax:357 22 43 25 31
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00-15:00 & 17:00-23:00
Sunday: 10:00-16:00
Entrance FREE
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