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North Nicosia or Northern Nicosia ( Turkish: Kuzey Lefkoşa [kuˈzej lefˈkoʃa]; Greek: Βόρεια Λευκωσία) is the capital and largest city of the de facto state of Northern Cyprus. It is the northern part of the divided city of Nicosia, and is governed by the Nicosia Turkish Municipality.
Dec 18, 2023 · 1. SEE: Kyrenia Castle & Shipwreck Museum. After crossing the border in the morning, you want to drive all the way to the north of the Turkish side to Kyrenia. There, you’ll see a castle on water, and it’s magnificent. The 16th century castle was built by the Venetians, with a 12th century chapel which you’ll see once entering the castle gates.
Strolling the back streets of the Old City in North Nicosia (Lefkoşa in Turkish) feels like dropping into an earlier era. Its wiggling alleys are home to half-derelict town houses, washing lines strung between window shutters with peeling paint, and the occasional strutting rooster.
North Nicosia (Lefkoşa) This finely preserved example of colonial architecture was built during British rule in 1901. Today it carries on with its original function as the North…. Discover the best attractions in North Nicosia (Lefkoşa) including Selimiye Mosque, Büyük Han, and Armenian Church & Nunnery.
North Nicosia (Turkish: Lefkoşa) is the Turkish Cypriot side of the divided city of Nicosia, and the capital of Northern Cyprus. In 2011 the population was 61,378.
Oct 23, 2022 · Northern Nicosia is in the Turkish Cypriot side of the city, containing approximately half of the Old City. Northern Nicosia is rich in cultural heritage with the walled city boasting many attractions (see below). It may disappoint the nightlife and activity seekers though, being more of a calm city.
Join me on a voyage through time in the historic heart of North Nicosia, where strolling the labyrinthine backstreets of the old city transports you to bygone eras.
