Nicosia
The last divided capital — old town & culture
Nicosia (Lefkosia) is the world’s last divided capital, ringed by star-shaped Venetian walls. Inside, restored old-town lanes brim with museums, craft workshops, cafes and the Byzantine treasures of the Archbishopric — and you can cross the Green Line at Ledra Street to feel two cultures meet in one city.
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Ledra Street & the old town
Buzzing lanes, shops and the walled core.
Find tickets & tours →Cyprus Museum
The island’s top archaeological collection.
Find tickets & tours →Venetian Walls & Famagusta Gate
Star-shaped ramparts and a restored gate.
Find tickets & tours →Leventis Municipal Museum
The story of the city, beautifully told.
Find tickets & tours →Good to know
A few things that make Nicosia special.
Nicosia facts & local tips
- Nicosia is the only capital city in the world still divided between two states.
- Its Venetian walls form a near-perfect star with eleven bastions.
- The Cyprus Museum holds the island’s finest ancient artefacts.
- You can cross the UN buffer zone on foot at Ledra Street with your passport.
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