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Introduction to Nicosia

Nicosia is also known as Lefkosia and it is the largest city in Cyprus. It is located almost in the very centre of Cyprus. The city is home to the main government and many businesses that influence the island. Visit the main attractions with Car Hire Nicosia.

After the problems endured by the city in the past between its Greek and Turkish population, the country was split in two and the city was the capital of the Turkish North. The city is home to the University of Cyprus and it also has four other universities that can be found here. Explore the sites and sounds of the city with Car Hire Nicosia.

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Attractions of Nicosia

Nicosia has a long history and there are many sights that can be found in and around the Old Town. The wall around the city is in the shape of a star. A number of museums are found here and they can help you understand the history of the island.

Sights of Nicosia

There is a beautifully restored 18th Century building that is now an ethnographic museum. The House of the Dragoman Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios is situated on the Patriarch Gregoriou Street. The Nicosia Municicpal Arts Center was once an old power station but is now a fascinating place to visit. Enjoy this historical city with Car Hire Nicosia.

Sport in Nicosia

Basketball and volleyball are popular in Nicosia but it is football which is the most popular. APOEL, Omonia and Olympiakos are the three main teams that come from the city. Futsal has become an increasingly played sport and the city has many teams in the Cypriot first division.

Nightlife in Nicosia

There are a large number of students in the city and they keep the nightlife buzzing. Nicosia and its old town are very lively at the weekend. Several bouzouki bars are also scattered around the town while cafes are the perfect place to watch the world go by.

Shopping in Nicosia

Ermes is a chain of stores that offers good shopping. The traditional area for shopping is along Ledra Street. Souvenir shops can be found along the pedestrianized area of Laiki Getonia. Makario Avenue is home to stores such as Zara and Marks and Spencer. Cruise the shopping options with Car Hire Nicosia.

Getting to Nicosia

Nicosia Airport Airport was closed after the partition of Cyprus. Larnaca became the airport for people to use instead of Nicosia airport. Larnaca is approximately half an hour from the city. There are buses and taxis that serve the airport worth transfers to the city.

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