Wander the last divided capital in Europe — Venetian walls, Ledra Street, museums and a crossing between two worlds.
Nicosia Old Town & Culture is one of the best things to do around Nicosia in Cyprus. Below you’ll find where it is, the top-rated tours to book, and a hire car and places to stay nearby.
Nicosia is the world’s last divided capital, and its walled old town packs centuries of history inside Venetian ramparts. Wander restored Ledra Street, the craft workshops of Laiki Geitonia and the Cyprus Museum’s superb antiquities, then cross the Green Line checkpoint on foot to see the northern side and the Selimiye Mosque, originally a Gothic cathedral.
Bring your passport for the crossing and check current rules before you go. The old town is compact and walkable, with lively cafés and tavernas throughout — a rewarding half or full day, and a fascinating contrast to the island’s beaches and mountains.
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