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Northern Cyprus, officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), is a de facto state comprising the northern third of the island of Cyprus. It is recognised only by Turkey, with the international community considering it territory of the Republic of Cyprus under Turkish military occupation. It extends from Cape Apostolos Andreas in the northeast to Morphou Bay in the northwest, with Cape Kormakitis at its westernmost point and the Kokkina exclave west of the mainland. A buffer zone controlled by the UN forms a barrier between both sides of the island and runs through Nicosia, the is...

Updated September 9, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Mevlevi Tekke Museum

Museums & galleries

Mevlevi Tekke Museum

A museum housed in the former tekke of the Mevlevi order, one of Cyprus's foremost historic religious buildings. It stands on Girne Avenue beside the Kyrenia Gate in North Nicosia, an easy stop along a walk through the walled city.

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Akkavuk Masjid

Temples & religious sites

Akkavuk Masjid

This minaret-less mosque, built in 1902, stands in the Akkavuk district of North Nicosia. It was erected on the site of an older place of worship, hinting at the area's long history.

0.2 km away
Laleli Mosque, Nicosia

Temples & religious sites

Laleli Mosque, Nicosia

This mosque stands in the Abdi Çavuş quarter within the walled city of North Nicosia; originally a small medieval chapel, it was expanded and converted into a mosque in the 19th century. Its name comes from the tulip motifs decorating the minaret, making for a unique sight.

0.3 km away
New Mosque

Temples & religious sites

New Mosque

A mosque in North Nicosia's Yeni Cami district, from which the neighborhood takes its name. It's a great stop while exploring the old town.

0.4 km away
Atatürk Square

Parks & gardens

Atatürk Square

A square at the heart of North Nicosia's Turkish Cypriot district, it served as the island's administrative center for centuries. It's a great place to take a stroll through downtown and get a feel for the area's history.

0.5 km away
Lusignan House

Museums & galleries

Lusignan House

A mansion located on Yeni Cami Street in the Yeni Cami district of North Nicosia. It's a nice stop while strolling through the area's quiet lanes.

0.5 km away