Nicosia is the capital and largest city of both Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. There are many attractions in Nicosia such as the medieval buildings, churches and museums which illustrate and explain the history and struggles of this island. An Old Town with full of most interesting places to visit. You are guaranteed a tremendous time in the discount destination Nicosia. You can book the cheap flights to the discount destination Nicosia by logging in to www.FlightsFlights.com.au and it is simple and easy as you never believe. FlightsFlights offers you the best travel packages to suit your needs. See the Venetian city wall, which was constructed between 1567 and 1570. The thick wall used to have three gates. The Famagusta gate is now used as a cultural centre. Some other parts of the wall contain administrative offices. The historical centre is clearly present inside the walls, but the modern city has grown beyond.

Inspect the Freedom Square, with the city hall, the post office and the library. Explore Panagia Fanomereni, a church built in 1872, constructed with the remains of an old castle and a convent. The Palace of the Archbishop can be found at Arkhiepiskopos Kyprianos Square. Next to the palace is the late Gothic Saint John cathedral with picturesque frescos. Discount destination Nicosia is noted for its fine museums. The Archbishop's Palace contains a Byzantine museum where you can see the largest collection of religious icons on the island. Leventis Municipal Museum is the only historical museum of Nicosia Other interesting museums include the Folk Art Museum, National Struggle Museum, Cyprus Ethnological Museum and the Handicrafts Centre.

There are many mosques, including the Selimiye Mosque. This ancient church is now the chief mosque in the Turkish occupied part of Nicosia, and the great festivals of Bayram and other Moslem gatherings are conducted here. It was formerly the cathedral of St. Sophia which was built in the period 1209 A.D. to 1228, over the ruins of a previous building .Other famous mosques are Haydarpasha Mosque and Arabahmet Mosque. Stroll through the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Museum of the History of Cypriot Coinage, Bank of Cyprus Administrative Headquarters, Hundreds of coins on display, from ancient to modern spanning nearly 3,000 years of coinage history on the island. Explore the Ledra Observatory .There is a The Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum. On display are about 150 classic motorcycles dating from 1914 to 1983. The Nicosia Municipal Theatre is a spacious theatre built in a neoclassical style. Cyprus Museum is the main archaeological museum in Cyprus and houses statues and artefacts dating back to the Neolithic and Byzantine period.

Visit the Archbishop Kyprianou Square Old Town. The Cathedral was built in 1662 by Archbishop Nikiforos on the site of an earlier building. Since the 18th century the Cathedral has been the place where all Archbishops of Cyprus are consecrated. The Archbishop's Palace is one of the most popular attractions in Nicosia. Outside the palace is a bronze statue of Makarios. Inspect the Liberty Monument. This monument, which is close to the Archbishopric, commemorates the Cyprus struggle for independence.

For the sake of art, go to State Gallery of Contemporary Art, for a collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Cypriot artists. Visit Mesaoria Plain, Larnaka Salt Lake and Kavo Gkreko National Forest Park. Chrysaliniotissa Crafts Centre, another of the interesting attractions in Nicosia is this complex of eight workshops around a central courtyard which are designed on the basis of a traditional inn and architectural concept. The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre which is one of the finest examples of industrial architecture in Cyprus. Its aim is to promote contemporary creativity at its highest level by organizing important and prestigious exhibitions.

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