Nicosia (Cyprus) attractions…
…Are you looking for attractions in Nicosia?
If so, then you are in the right place.
We gathered together all the attractions in Nicosia district that are worth your time and money.
From religious sites to the old town of Nicosia to wineries and more you will definitely plan a wonderful itinerary.
In case you don’t have much time to tour everything listed below, then consider visiting Kykkos monastery, Laiki Geitonia, Old Town, Ledra street and Machairas monastery.
If you are renting a car then you will thrillingly enjoy the routes to Kykkos monastery and to Machairas monastery.
Laiki Geitonia, the Old Town and Ledra Street are all within walking distance.
So are you ready to start planning?
Let’s go!
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The best way to tour central Nicosia is on foot (it is recommended to book a guided tour though, because there are plenty of things to learn and places to visit and having a local guide will be very helpful. Besides it will be a lovely day out…and an informative one!).
On the other hand, if you plan to tour the district of Nicosia (e.g. rural villages, etc) then you will need a car (see Cyprus car rentals and Cyprus routes). The mountains of the island are amazing! You don’t want to miss this.
We love the monasteries of Kykkos and Machairas. It’s a wonderful scenic trip to get there. Both monasteries are located in our picturesque mountains.
Kykkos monastery is full of mosaics and paintings. If you don’t have time to visit both monasteries, then consider visiting at least Kykkos.
If you decide to visit Ayios Irakleidios monastery, then bear in mind that the Russian Church of Saint Andrew and All Russian Saints and the Romanian Church of Ayia Kyriaki and Ayio Ioanni Hozeviti are only about 5 minutes away by car.
Also please note, that these two churches (the Russian and the Romanian) are both located in the courtyard of Holy Metropolis of Tamasou and Oreinis in Episkopio village in Nicosia district.
Most probably you have already figured it out by now, but we are going to say it once more…
…we love our coastal and rural villages! :-)
If you are renting a car, we highly recommend driving through the mountains and visiting these wonderful picturesque and traditional villages…
Renting a car is a wonderful opportunity to visit the beautiful coastal and rural villages in Nicosia district.
Beside the villages themselves, the routes to get there are amazing!
You will be traveling at your own pace and stop whenever and wherever you want for pictures (see Cyprus Routes).
If a rental car is not in your budget, then consider booking a tour to Troodos Mountains. You won’t regret it!
P.S. Include wine tasting in your itinerary too! We have some delicious wines on the island. Try out Commandaria (sweet wine), the oldest wine in the world!
The island produces its own delicious wine. If you plan to visit Nicosia district consider visiting a couple of wineries for wine tasting. You will love it, especially if you are a wine lover.
Some good wineries in Nicosia district are…
Last but not least…
The attractions of Laiki Geitonia, Ledra Street, Nicosia Old Town, the Venetian Walls, Eleftherias Square and the Famagusta Gate are all within walking distance.
The Cyprus Museum is the island’s main, largest and oldest archaeological museum and it’s located in central Nicosia. It houses artifacts discovered during numerous excavations on the island.
Although Nicosia is a divided city, it has a lot to offer to our visitors.
If you are renting a car, that’s even better because you will get the chance to visit our rural and wine villages in Nicosia district.
If a rental car is not in your plans, then consider booking a tour.
So plan ahead and plan carefully in order to include as many attractions as possible in your itinerary.
Enjoy your trip in Nicosia :-)
…And that’s the end of Nicosia (Cyprus) attractions.
So have you planned your itinerary, yet? :-)