Nicosia District

Region

Centred on the island's divided capital, this inland district is best for museums, Ottoman and Venetian-era monuments, and day trips to key archaeological sites. Spend time within Nicosia's walls for the Cyprus Museum and historic gates, then branch out to the ancient city of Soli and rural villages in the Troodos foothills. Spring and autumn suit walking and site-hopping.

Nicosia District CyprusGSP StadiumHaydar Pasha MosqueIdalionChurch of St. Nicholas of the RoofArchbishop's Palace, NicosiaÖmeriye MosqueLeventis Municipal Museum of NicosiaNicosiaMorphouKakopetriaCyprus MuseumSelimiye Mosque, NicosiaKyrenia GateSoliTamassosStrovolosLefkaLakatamiaAglandjiaDaliAyios DhometiosGeriKato PyrgosTseriKyperountaPelendriAkakiAstromeritisPsimolofouMeniko

Nicosia District essentials

Country: Cyprus
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Turkish, Greek

Where to Go in Nicosia District

City Nicosia NicosiaCapital city and cultural center of Cyprus City Morphou MorphouCity in Nicosia with historical significance City Strovolos StrovolosCity in Nicosia, Cyprus City Lefka LefkaCity in Nicosia District, Cyprus City Lakatamia LakatamiaCity in Nicosia with historical significance City Aglandjia AglandjiaCity in Nicosia, known for its history City Dali DaliCypriot city known for its historical significance City Ayios Dhometios Ayios DhometiosCity in Nicosia, Cyprus Island Cyprus CyprusMediterranean island with ancient archaeological sites History Soli SoliAncient city ruins with Roman mosaics and harbor remains History Kyrenia Gate Kyrenia GateHistoric Nicosia city gate dating to Venetian period History Archbishop's Palace, Nicosia Archbishop's Palace, NicosiaBishops' official residence and museum in Nicosia
Regions & Cities
Nicosia Explore Nicosia Old walls and a UN buffer zone split the capital’s old quarter; tourists come for Venetian ramparts, Ledra Street crossings, Byzantine churches and coffeehouses that argue politics over thick Greek coffee. Morphou Explore Morphou Morphou’s citrus groves and olive presses define the surrounding plain; visitors pass through for orange markets, rustic bakeries and quiet lanes lined with almond trees. Kakopetria Explore Kakopetria Cobbled lanes and stone houses slope into two rivers in Kakopetria, where Byzantine churches still hold frescoes. Cyprus Museum Explore Cyprus Museum Located in central Nicosia, the Cyprus Museum houses the island’s major archaeological collections-from Neolithic pottery to Roman sculptures-making it a primary stop for visitors interested in Cypriot antiquity and history. Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia Explore Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia Selimiye Mosque in Nicosia occupies a Gothic cathedral shell converted under the Ottomans, notable for its pointed arches, minaret and layered Christian-Islamic history; visitors study its architecture and the city’s divided heritage. Kyrenia Gate Explore Kyrenia Gate Gate in Nicosia’s Venetian city walls leading toward the Kyrenia road; tourists encounter the restored fortifications, nearby cafés and shops while exploring Nicosia’s divided old town. Soli Explore Soli Ruined colonnades, mosaic floors and a Roman-era theatre mark the ancient city of Soli; archaeologists and casual visitors come for exposed foundations, seaside tombs and scattered Hellenistic and Roman remains. Explore Tamassos Ruined ancient city in central Cyprus with excavated tombs and industrial remains tied to early copper production; visitors follow archaeological trails and study artefacts at nearby displays.

Nicosia District at a Glance

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