Things to do in Nicosia

You can take a coffee break at Büyük Han. In the heart of Nicosia, you'll feel like you've traveled back in time as you wander through the stone walls in a cozy atmosphere. Examine the handicrafts made by local artists. Maybe you'll buy a ceramic, maybe a handmade piece of jewelry as a souvenir.

Enter the Selimiye Mosque and be alone with history. Walking in the shadow of the Gothic arches, you are surprised to learn that this was once a cathedral. As you quietly enter and look at the ceiling details, you feel the magic of the architecture and the historical transformation.

Take a walk along the city walls and pass through the Kyrenia Gate. Walking around the old Venetian walls that surround Nicosia is like witnessing the city's past. Especially when passing through the Kyrenia Gate, you can't help but wonder “how many years back am I going from here?”.

You visit the Archaeology Museum and wonder 'who lived here' and marvel at the statues and pottery dating back thousands of years. The museum is quiet but has a lot to say. In every room you see the traces of another era.

Take a breather in Atatürk Square, watch the surroundings, sit on a bench in the heart of the city and watch the people passing by. Maybe a bagel seller passes by, maybe children are playing. The rhythm of the city can be felt here. Nearby historical buildings also quietly reveal themselves.

Walking along the Green Line, you see the two sides of Nicosia. As you walk around the border line, you see both the traces of the past and the Nicosia of today. Silence on one side and lively streets on the other. Emotions are a bit mixed, but this walk is an unforgettable experience.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Nicosia Hotels page.