Nicosia / Lefkosia or Lefkosa, is still a divided city (since 1974) – divided (as is the rest of the country) into the Turkish ruled Northern Cyprus and the southern (Greek) portions divided by the “Green Line”, a demilitarized zone maintained by the United Nations.

The Greek part of Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus’ Republic and has a population of about 170.000. The atmosphere is modern and traditional, dynamic and calm at the same time. Its without any doubt the most interesting city on the island and very different from the tranquility of the rest of the islands towns and villages.