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Nicosia [b] (also known as Lefkosia in Greek [c] and Lefkoşa in Turkish [d]) is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. It is the southeasternmost of all EU member states' capital cities. Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 4,500 years and has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century.
- Stroll Nicosia’s stunning new square, Plateia Eleftherias. After 16 years, in December 2021 Nicosia unveiled its reimagined central square, Plateia Eleftherias.
- Follow the Green Line. The 300km (186 mile) Green Line is the UN-administered buffer zone and barricades that have divided the two parts of Cyprus – Nicosia and North Nicosia – since 1974.
- See both sides of Nicosia from Shacolas Tower Observatory. Shacolas Tower Observatory provides a sweeping 11th-floor view across Nicosia and the mountain range beyond.
- Be dazzled at the Church of Archangelos Michail. The domed Church of Archangelos Michail dates to 1695 and is thought to have replaced an earlier Gothic church on the same site.
Nicosia, city and capital of the Republic of Cyprus. It lies along the Pedieos River, in the centre of the Mesaoria Plain between the Kyrenia Mountains (north) and the Troodos range (south). The city is also the archiepiscopal seat of the autocephalous (having the right to elect its own archbishop.
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Jul 11, 2024 · Nicosia, the brightest capital of Europe, offers a journey through time. Dating back to the Bronze Age, it's been continuously inhabited, showcasing imprints left by civilizations like the Ptolemies, Romans, and Ottomans.
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Nicosia is the brightest capital of Europe, with a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age. Discover its cultural treasures, museums, churches, mosques, and modern attractions in the Old and New Town areas.