Explore North Lefkosia, "The Last Divided Capital City in Europe"

Nicosia, Cyprus
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Duration
3h
Languages
English
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E-Ticket
What To Expect

Join me on a journey through time in the last divided city of North Lefkosia, strolling the back streets of the old city feels like dropping into an earlier era.
Our walk through the medieval city starts in the district of Arab Ahmet, this area was one of the original 12 quarters as they existed shortly after the Ottoman conquest of Nicosia in 1570, where Armenian Cypriots had been concentrated since the Ottoman conquest, the entire area is imbued with a heady sense of yesteryear and is one of Nicosia's most interesting neighborhoods to stroll through.
As we continue our path we shall stop at the Arab Ahmet Mosque followed by the Buyuk Khan, Cyprus. We continue our walk through the market area and visit the most prominent landmark in the old city, the Cathedral of St. Sophia, today called Selimiye Mosque.
Our journey ends at the Indoor Market, you will have some time to explore all the amazing local produce before our return.
Kindly note that a minimum of two guests are required.

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Important info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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We will take a small break and sit down with a Turkish coffee as the call to prayer echoes and soak up the merging of old and new that permeates this side of the walled city.
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Provider
Eleni Ellinas
Meeting Point

The address is Markou Drakou Avenue, 1102 Nicosia.

The parking lot where we will meet is situated to the west of Nicosia. It is located near the Green Line, just before the Ledra Palace Checkpoint on the right side. On maps, add "Ledra Palace Crossing Point"