Nicosia
Places to visit in Nicosia
From Eleftheria Square you can walk either, to Ledras or Onasagorou Street, two parallel streets. In both cases you will end up in Phaneromeni Square where the Phaneromeni Church built in the 1872, is located. Behind it there a small church with gothic, renaissance and byzantine elements, ‘Cross of Missirikos’ and next to it the historical Phaneromeni Gymnasium. If you walk 5 minutes you will come across the square and the building of the old Nicosia Municipality. In the same neighbourhood, it is a worth a visit to the beautifully restored Hamam Omerye Baths a 14th century building, functioning still as a hamam place and to the nearby Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios House, where a high official of the 19th century Ottoman domination used to live. Nearby there is the beautiful Famagusta Gate area. Walk around the beautiful neighbourhood, visit the Famagusta Gate and the Museum of Scuplture right below.
Things to do in Nicosia
One of the latest additions in Nicosia is the A.G Leventis Gallery, hosting a private collection of Cypriot and world renowned artists. It’s also worth visiting the State Gallery of Contemporary Art, that houses the work of contemporary Cypriot artists. On the other hand if you want a more relaxed day in the capital, go shopping in Makariou III Avenue, Stasikratous and Mnasiadou Street, or even shop for fresh vegetables and fruit sold by local producers, in the OCHI open market that takes places every Saturday in the area of Bayraktar Mosque, on one of the 11 bastions of the Venetian walls of Nicosia.
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Shopping in Nicosia
There are medium size department stores like Debenhams on Makarios Avenue, and right at the entrance of Nicosia you will find the Mall of Cyprus, with an attractive mix of retail stores and international brands such as, Zara, Benetton, Topshop, Public and Intersport. You will also find cafes and restaurants like Starbucks, TGI Fridays, McDonalds and a Cineplex.
Shops in Nicosia open at 9:00 or 10:00 in the morning and are open till 7:00 or 8:00 in the evening. On Wednesdays most shops close in the afternoons. and on Sundays all shops are closed. During the summer most shops close between 1:00 and 4:00 pm due to the hight temperatures.
Don’t forget to try some local wines and spirits, and maybe take a bottle or two back home as gifts.
Accommodation in Nicosia
There are a few hotels and plenty of small boutique hotels and apartments near the charming centre of the town to choose from. Most apartments offer accommodation for a minimum of four guests and can be surprisingly good value for money.
If you are looking for accommodation near the centre, during fairs or conferences, you should book well ahead. Good hotel choices include the Hilton Nicosia, the Cleopatra Hotel, the Almond Business Hotel, the Classic Hotel, the Centrum Hotel, and the MAP Boutique Hotel. If you are looking for homes with more privacy have a look at the Central Park Residence, the Manolia City Residences and the Angel Suites.
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Places to eat in Nicosia
If you end up in the modern part of Nicosia, there are restaurants in the streets and avenues around Makariou Avenue. For example the Th. Dervi avenue, is the so called ‘brunch street’, because there are at least five beautiful places serving breakfast, brunch, coffee and lunch there. Although there are a lot of restaurants in the modern part of Nicosia, you will need a car to get to most of them. Nicosia is famous for its many traditional kebab taverns where you will enjoy ‘souvlakia’ (kebab), ‘sheftalia’ (minced pork with spices wrapped in caul fat) cooked over charcoal and of course Mezze.
Top Restaurants
Pyxida Fish Tavern
Seafood | Get Directions
Zanettos Tavern
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Syrian Arab Friendship Club
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Valtou Rigani
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Fanous Lebanese Restaurant
Lebanese | Get Directions
Plaka Tavern
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Brasserie Au Bon Plaisir
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Paragadi Fish Restaurant
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Kontosouvli Restaurant
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Ofton Kleftiko Kyriacos
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Nightlife in Nicosia
Excellent pubs, bar-restaurants, wine bars serving wine from around the world (do try the Cyprus wines, especially the ones made with local varieties), small bars specialising in craft beers, tapas bars and so on. If you are a dance lover, most of the dance clubs can be found in Engomi Area, with 20-25, being the usual age group. On the other hand, for a more quiet night, check out the pubs around Nicosia, serving a variety of beers and pub food. And if you would like to see how many of the locals spend their Saturday nights, go to one of the live music spots. That is, if you like Greek music!
Popular Bars & Clubs
Lost + Found Drinkery
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Notes And Spirits
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Patio Cocktail Bar
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Brewfellas Beer Bar
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State Club
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Aperitivo Jetset Lounge
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Cafe Mercedes
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Klub D
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Ithaki
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Plato’s Bar
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