The town Nicosia, known as Lefkosa by local people, is the capital city of Northern Cyprus 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, the capital of North cyprus, 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. Nicosia hotels are available for business stay. You can get one of Nicosia map from our map folder.
Historical places, 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.
Today, Nicosia is became a business and shopping center. Ercan International Airport is located in Nicosia. When you are on holiday in Northern Cyprus most of the tour companies offer shopping tours to Nicosia. See map of Nicosia.
