Nicosia, North Cyprus

The town Nicosia, known as Lefkosa by local people, is the capital city of North Cyprus. The city was founded approximately 2255 years ago. According to Assyrian sources from the 7th century BC, Nicosia then used to be a city named Ledra.

Nicosia is currently the biggest and most densely populated city in Northern Cyprus. The developing, urban, yet historic and charming city of Nicosia is the major center for arts, culture, diplomacy and business.

Today, Nicosia has become a business and shopping center. Ercan International Airport is located in Nicosia. When you are on holiday in North Cyprus most of the tour companies offer shopping tours to this city. Nicosia hotels are available for business stay. You can get one of city's map from our map folder. Nicosia's crossing points make it easy to have Cheap Flights to Cyprus.

Historical places in North Nicosia

The Kyrenia Gate the arched northern entry into Nicosia, built by the Venetians in 1567. The Dervish Pasha Mansion shows the characteristic Turkish architecture of the 19th century. The Venetian Column, the most important square of Nicosia, moved from Salamis to Nicosia as a tribute to Venetian rule in Cyprus. The Selimiye Mosque (St. Sophia Cathedral) constructed by the Lusignans from 1208 to 1326.

Other places to visit in Nicosia include Mevlevi Tekke Museum, Great Inn, Dr. Fazil Kucuk Museum, National Struggle Museum, Lusignan House, Nicosia City Walls and Stone Art (Lapidary) Museum.

Nicosia Hotels, North Cyprus

• Golden Tulip Grand Nicosia Hotel
• Merit Lefkosa Hotel
• Royal Hotel
• Saray Hotel

See map of Nicosia.