Nicosia

Temples & religious sites

Church of Cyprus

The Church of Cyprus is a venerable Orthodox church said to have been founded by the Apostle Barnabas, carrying on its traditions since gaining independence in 431. Its archbishopric is seated in Nicosia, letting visitors sense its long history as a religious center.

Temples & religious sites

Saint Sophia Cathedral

A mosque in North Nicosia, Cyprus, converted from a building that was originally a medieval Gothic cathedral. It ranks among the oldest and largest Gothic structures remaining on the island.

Museums & galleries

Cyprus Museum

The Cyprus Museum is the island's largest museum of archaeological artifacts, located on Museum Street in central Nicosia. As the oldest museum in Cyprus, it's an excellent place to explore a wide range of ancient relics.

Heritage & monuments

Venetian walls of Nicosia

The old fortified walls encircling Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Rebuilt by the Venetian Republic in the 16th century during its war with the Ottomans, they let you walk one of the best-preserved Renaissance fortifications in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Museums & galleries

Haydar Pasha Mosque

A historic mosque in North Nicosia, originally built as St. Catherine's Church. It's considered the finest example of Gothic architecture after the Hagia Sophia.

Temples & religious sites

Arabahmet Mosque

This mosque was built in the late 16th century in the Arabahmet district of northern Nicosia. Its garden holds the graves of past dignitaries, offering a quiet sense of history.

Temples & religious sites

St. John Theologian's Cathedral in Nicosia

Located in the old town of Nicosia, this cathedral serves as the main church of the Cypriot Orthodox Church. Sitting right in the city center, it's an easy stop while exploring Nicosia.

Temples & religious sites

Sarayönü Mosque

A mosque within the walled city of Nicosia, near Sarayönü Square. It has long shared a history with the square beside it.