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

The Omeriye Mosque standing tall in the city of Nicosia Though in modern Cyprus, Islam is practiced by only 18% of the population, near the Main Municipal Market in the walled city of Nicosia lies another cultural and religious heritage of of the country - the Omeriye Mosque - one of the many influences of the faith. Ironically, the Omeriye Mosque was identified as the original church of the Order of the Augustinians which was dedicated to St. Mary. The discovery of the ... 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