Old Town of Nicosia Walking Tour
Cyprus, with its lovely capital of Nicosia, is one of the many islands in the Mediterranean. You may turn it over to see either the Greek or Turkish side. How well-known is it that Nicosia is Europe's last formally divided city? Among the many pedestrians who use Ledra Street, which checkpoints are the most frequently visited? Incredible Venetian buildings may be found in Nicosia. And if you find yourself in one of the Old Town pubs, you must sample one of the daily home-cooked, traditional dinners. Explore Laika Geitonia, Ledra Street, and the great St. John's Cathedral and Archbishop's Palace with an engaging local guide and learn the little-known history of this religiously diverse island.
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Stop At: Ledra Street Crossing Point, Ledra Street, Nicosia Cyprus
Ledra Street connects north Nicosia, the area of the city that is de facto under the jurisdiction of Northern Cyprus, and south Nicosia. It is a significant shopping route in central Nicosia, Cyprus. Across the United Nations buffer zone, it is the location of the former Ledra Street roadblock.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shacolas Tower Museum & Observatory, 11th Floor Of The Shacolas Tower, Nicosia Cyprus
The Shacolas Tower, sometimes known as the "Ledras Tower," is a tall structure in Nicosia, Cyprus. In 1959, it was completed. Originally known as the Manglis Tower, it was constructed by Costas Manglis and served as the location of the General Engineering and Hellenic Mining Company's offices.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia, 15 -17 Hippocrates Street, Nicosia 1500 Cyprus
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia in Nicosia, Cyprus, has archaeological relics, costumes, pictures, medieval ceramics, maps and engravings, jewelry, and furniture.
Duration: 13 minutes
Stop At: Mesa Geitonia, Mesa Geitonia, Limassol
Laika Geitonia is a historic neighborhood in the walled city of Nicosia, Cyprus. It is located across from the D'Avila bastion and is 0.3 kilometers from Eleftheria Square. The renovation of homes by Laiki Geitonia is an illustration of conventional Cypriot urban design.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Omeriye mosque, Platia Tillirias, Nicosia Cyprus
meriye Mosque is in the south section of walled Nicosia, Cyprus. After the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the mosque became one of the most prominent Muslim worship venues on the island and in the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St John's Cathedral, Plateia Achiepiskopou Kyprianou, Nicosia Cyprus
The Church of Cyprus' principal cathedral is St. John the Theologian. It's in Cyprus's capital, Nicosia. The church was built in the 14th century on the site of a Lusignan-founded Benedictine abbey.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Archbishop's Palace, Kyprianou Square, Nicosia Cyprus
Archbishop of Cyprus resides and conducts official business out of Archbishop's Palace in Nicosia. Built between 1956 and 1960 in a neo-Byzantine style, the palace sits adjacent to the "Old Archbishop's Palace."
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Eleftherias Square, Lefkoşa 1011, Cyprus
Numerous statues are housed within the massive monument. Various statues depicting Greek Cypriot prisoners, peasants, and clergy escaping British authority, while a statue of liberty looks on from the top of the edifice.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Famagusta Gate, Nikiforou Foka, Nicosia Cyprus
In the walls of Nicosia, Cyprus, is a gate known as the Famagusta Gate. The Porta Giuliana, also called Famagusta Gate because to its location near the bottom of Fra Stefano Lusignano's "Chorograffia," is the city's primary entrance.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Ledra Street, 59C6+VGM, Ledras, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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