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Cyprus Nicosia information |
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Nicosia Cyprus - The capital of Cyprus Nicosia also known as Lefkosia - Museums, places to visit |
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CYPRUS NICOSIA - CYPRUS LEFKOSIA 
General information about the city of Nicosia, Cyprus 
The old walled city of Nicosia is unique and definitely the place to head for first. Encircled by strong fortress walls built by the Venetians in the 16th century, the enchanting old city is scattered with buildings and monuments of historical interest as well as shops, cafes and tavernas. Its pedestrian section, Laiki Geitonia, has been carefully renovated to evoke the atmoshphere of past days. In the countryside you will find ruins of the ancient city kingdoms of Idalion and Tamasos near the villages of Dali and Politiko respectively. One may also visit the Fikardou village which has been declared as a monument and was awarded the Europa Nostra award in 1987. Places of Interest in Nicosia and the surrounding area Ancient Monuments and Sites Politiko - Tamassos Royal Tombs Byzantine Monasteries Agios Irakleidios Convent Agios Panteleimon Convent Archangelos Michail Convent Machairas Monastery Churches Agioi Apostoloi Church - Pera Chorio Agios Ioannis Cathedral Chrysaliniotissa Church Faneromeni Church Panagia Chrysospiliotissa Church Saint Barnabas and Hilarion Church - Peristerona Trypiotis Church Museums Agia Varvara village: Proto-Industrial Museum (Early Industrial Workshop) Byzantine Museum and Art Galleries Cyprus Museum of Natural History Cyprus Museum (Archaeological) Cyprus Police Museum Cyprus Postal Museum Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus Fikardou village: Rural Museum - The Houses of Katsinioros and Achilleas Dimitri Ledra Museum - Observatory Museum of the George and Nefeli Giabra Pierides Collection Museum on the History of Cypriote Coinage National Struggle Museum Pancyprian Geographical Museum (Strovolos Municipality) The Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum The House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios - Ethnological Museum The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia The Von World Pens Hall Other Places of Interest Chrysaliniotissa Crafts Centre Cyprus Handicraft Centre Pyli Ammochostou (Famagusta Gate) Lefkosia Municipal Cultural Centre State Gallery of Contemporary Art The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre Visitor centre of the Athalassa National Forest Park Theme Parks Ostrich Wonderland Theme Park |
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