Travel Destinations in Nicosia, the Beautiful Capital of Cyprus
Republic of Cyprus is an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus's capital is Nicosia. Judging from the United Nations website, Nicosia is a unique capital.
Nicosia is the last 'split' capital city in the world. Yes, physically, the city is purposely divided into two parts.
The capital city of Cyprus, Nicosia is two different parts of the region. The southern part of the city belongs to the Republic of Cyprus, while the northern part belongs to the Republic of Turkey, namely Northern Cyprus.
So to visit this city, you need to show your passport when you are in a certain area in several areas of the city. Some of the tourist destinations below may make you believe that this city is worthy of being the next vacation destination in Europe.
From the air, the shape of the old city of Nicosia is very unique. The old town is surrounded by a ring-shaped wall with eleven ornaments.
This wall was once the bastion of the old city's defense. It was the Venetian rulers in the early 16th century who built this defense system.
The northern part of Nicosia is controlled by Turkey. This part of the city is laden with the majority being Muslim. Food, traditions and currency follow Turkey.
While in the southern part of Nicosia controlled by Greece. In this section, the view of the church is a treat for the city. The majority of the population is orthodox-Christian.
In the central part of this city, there is a UN buffer zone along the 180 km. Extending from west to east, this neutral zone stretches from 3.3 meters in the center of Nicosia to 7.4 km in rural Anthienou.
The city of Nicosia in the south is the seat of government of the Republic of Cyprus, which is a recognized member of the European Union. Meanwhile, in the north, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is only recognized by the Turkish state. This recognition was carried out since the occupation in 1974.
Venetian Walls of Nicosia
As a giant wall that surrounds the old city of Nicosia, the Venetian Walls of Nicosia was once a strong protective building in its time. Although now only some of the ruins remain, the splendor of this three-kilometer long wall is still preserved.
The Famagusta Gate is the only well-preserved gate on the Venetian Walls. In addition, the Paphos Gate is known to have an interesting history, as it is the dividing line between the Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus.
Old Town
Taking a leisurely stroll, around the small alleys, while gazing at the rows of houses with Ottoman architecture are activities that you can do in Old Town. There is also a small church that is the prima donna, because it is considered the oldest church in Nicosia.
One of the streets that must be passed in the old town is Ledra Street. This street is very popular, as it is lined with cafes, restaurants and small shops which make it even more attractive. In addition, this street is often used as a photo spot for many tourists.
Büyuk Han
Built in 1572, Büyük Han is a very well-preserved example of medieval architecture. Büyük Han itself is a building used as a storage and resting place for traders passing through the city of Nicosia.
Now, Büyük Han has turned into a modern tourist attraction. With many of its old rooms that have been converted as cafes and several upscale restaurants. Sitis is located near Ledra Street, in the old town.
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Cyprus Museum
The Cyprus Museum is a museum that has a large collection of artifacts from various ages. These artifacts from the Neolithic to Byzantine period are a collection of excavations carried out throughout the Cyprus region.
This museum is one of the most visited of many other museums in Cyprus. Thousands of people come here every year to see and learn more about the history and culture of Cyprus.
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