The fact that Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus is reason enough to take a holiday in the country’s business center.  But of course it’s not all work in Nicosia, here are 5 reasons why it’s a good place to check out.   •     Museums Nicosia is an art and culture haven with its numerous museums.  Among the museums to visit are the Cyprus Museum which holds archaeological artifacts of Cyprus, the Byzantine Museum which showcases Orthodox icons, and the National Struggle Museum which preserves ... Read More

Above: Picture of Famagausta Gate The Famagusta Gate is a historical relic piece handed down by the island’s tumultuous history. It is also a portion of the fortified medieval town wall of Nicosia. Initially, it was labeled by the Venetians as the "Porta Guiliana". This was a tribute to Count Savorgnano - the military engineer who created the wall. During that time, the Gate was also recognized as the "Porta di Sotto" or the Lower Gate. This was due to the fact that there ... Read More

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 ... Read More