Nicosia Cyprus a Cultural, Modern and Metropolitan Capital..

Nicosia Cyprus is the largest city on the island. It is situated on the River Pidieos and is located in the center of the country.

During the 1960’s the city was divided between the island’s Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots in the North and South. Read about Kyrenia North Cyprus. A coup to unite with Greece in 1974 led to a Turkish Invasion.

Government: Akel in South

Mayor: Eleni Mavrou

Location: Center of the island

Landmarks: Venetian City Wall, Famagusta Gate, Byzantine Museum, Folk Art Museum, Laiki Yitonia, Gothic Saint John Cathedral

Festivals: Festival of Ancient Greek Drama (July), Cyprus International Fair (May and June), Pharos Chamber Music Festival (May-July), Kypria International Festival

Industries: Trade Centre, Manufacturers of pottery, leather, textiles, plastics, Copper mines are located in the surrounding area,

Municipalities: Strovolos, Lakatamia, Latsia, Aglandjia, Engomi, Agios Dheometios

Venues: Neo GSP Stadium, Makairo Stadium, Eleftheria Indoor Hall, Lefkotheo

South of the Green Line (the area that separates the North and South of Cyprus) is the main Business Center and where the Government is seated.

Nicosia hosts the University of Cyprus and four other Universities. Click to read about areas in Famagusta North Cyprus. It is important on a commercial level, as it hosts two shopping malls and an abundance of restaurants, stores and entertainment.

The city has basketball, hand-ball and soccer clubs. APOEL and Omonia are the main basket-ball clubs. Keravonis is the volley ball club and the Gymnastic Club Pancypria (GCP) is one of the major Athletic Clubs of the island.

The modern part of the city is surrounded by tree-lined streets, but the favorite tourist part is the Old Town. Click to read about more Cultural Sites in Larnaca Cyprus. It is a fusion of 16th Century Walls, pavement cafes brimming with charm and is a perfect Holiday Day Tour.

The city on the Mesaoria Plain is the center of the Nicosia district that includes the Valleys of Solea and Pitsilia. Parts of Marthasa has idylic villages, mountain ranges and orchards. Click to read about the second largest city Limassol Cyprus The hill resorts and Plethora of Byzantine Churches and Monasteries are in close proximity to the city.