Want to know what the districts of Nicosia are like? Check out their features.
District names and descriptions
- A new city: it has sheltered public services, clubs, modern shopping centers on its territory, and international conferences and symposia are often held here.
- Old town: here tourists can go for new things to local shops located on the shopping streets of Onasagorou and Lidras, take beautiful photos from the observation deck of the Shakolas shopping center, buy interesting things in artisan workshops and craft shops, inspect the Venetian walls (the fortress includes 11 bastions; walls were erected in the 16th century in order to protect the city from enemies; they are surrounded by a park area, where in summer guests are entertained with open-air concerts), the Cathedral of St. John the Theologian (frescoes with biblical subjects deserve special attention) and other objects.
Attractions Nicosia
“Armed” with a tourist map, you will be able to get to know more about the iconic places of the capital of Cyprus - the library of Sultan Mahmud II (an example of Gothic architecture; still a mosque is a prayer house, which you need to enter in modest clothes, taking off your shoes), Selimiye Mosque (external decoration - a rare seal of the Sultan, and the internal one is Arabic calligraphy and Greek columns; the library is a repository of more than 1800 books, some of which are handwritten), the Archbishop's Palace (it is recommended to visit the Byzantine Museum, where you can admire church utensils, statues, a collection of icons, some of which they date back to the 7th century, and the Museum of Folk Arts, whose visitors are invited to learn more about the life and folk art of Cypriots in different eras), the Chrysaliniotissa Church (famous for its collection of Byzantine icons), Galleries of Modern Art (worth a look here for those wishing to admire the sculptures and works of modern painters).
Where to stay for tourists
Wealthy tourists and businessmen can stay in hotels belonging to world chains, such as Holiday Inn (they provide guests with Internet access, have conference rooms and gyms, fitness centers and beauty salons).
“Hilton Cyprus” is in great demand (from 120 euros), since interesting places are located within walking distance from it.
Travelers who prefer to stay in comfortable 4-5 star hotels should look for them in the center of Nicosia or not far from it: for example, “Cleopatra Hotel” (from 75 euros) or “Hilton Park Nicosia” (from 100 euros) may suit them. As for economical housing, you should take a closer look at the “Executive Suites” (from 30 euros).
