Advantages: Antiquity, architecture, atmosphere Disadvantages: Cut in two
...obtain the best view of Nicosia (or Lefkoşa, as the Turks prefer to call it), so we paid our YTL4 (£1.50) each to go up to the rooftop terrace. Since this fee also entitles you to a drink at the bar, it's not bad value. And the view lived up to its billing, which perhaps only emphasises how few tall buildings there are on the northern, Turkish side of the city. On the Greek Cypriot side, quite a few were visible, if mostly located some way out ... ...five existing Ciao reviews of Nicosia have covered only the Greek Cypriot side, so at least this may go some way towards redressing the balance. Cities grow as single inter-dependant entities; a divided city is a most unnatural thing. One is reminded again and again of pre-reunification Berlin and the Wall. I try to imagine what London - or Birmingham or Manchester - would be like if a line were suddenly drawn arbitrarily down the middle and people ...
torr 16.04.2007 (23.04.2007)
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Advantages: Fascinating Disadvantages: TOO HOT!, not enough time
...the impressive Kyrenia mountain range, Nicosia is fairly easy to get to from anywhere on the island (the Cypriot side anyway, I couldn’t tell you about the Turkish side). There are frequent bus services from all major towns to the city. To cut down on hassle my fella and I decided to catch a coach tour from our resort, Limassol for the princely sum of 9 Cypriot pounds. The provision of a tour guide on the way, pointed out interesting places we passed, ... ...The average daily temperature in Nicosia at the time we went (early August) is around 40c. However unlike the clammy humidity of our resort this was a very dry heat and if you kept in the shade it was actually quite comfortable.
We were parked outside of the four hundred-year-old Venetian walls, where modern Nicosia and the ancient city meet. The main shopping area is within the old city walls, a short walk in the shade. Walking past the obligatory ...
michaird 28.08.2002
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Advantages: Interesting green line, healthy nightlife, many good restaurants Disadvantages: Not for beach worshippers, or soldier haters
...2. I went to Nicosia to more fully explore the capital of the country that my father came from.
There are two sides to Nicosia. The old town is at the centre, and is fully pedestrianised. Here is where the bulk of the night life is to be found. There is a wide selection of pleasant restaurants tucked away in little alleys, in addition to a number of bars and nightclubs.
Further out from the center, the town becomes mouch more modern in style. The ... ...explore the Turkish half of Nicosia on a one day pass, and you have to return before nightfall. The only way to go from holidaying in the Greek half of the island to the Turkish half is via plane, the nearest neutral airports being in the north african area. Near to the line, in the old town, there are numerous sandbagged and fortified sentry positions that are still currently manned by Cypriot soldiers, both full time and young men on national service.
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nikfox 23.08.2000
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...visit the shopping mall of Nicosia when in Cyprus. There are other shopping areas in Nicosia that are worth visiting too. You can make it a good day out by even going to see a film and having a meal out. Whatever you there for, it is a worth while visit to see what is on offer. ...
dee2206 27.12.2007
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...local Cypriot for £100 Cyprus. Nicosia is quite a large city which is divided into two. The United Nations have a security force, which can be seen daily around Nicosia town. You can get almost everything in Nicosia. They have Marks & Spencers, KFC, MacDonalds (these guys seems to be everywhere). Be warned that the weather is extremely hot in Nicosia. We hired car, and drove around. The sad thing was that the car was without air conditioning, so ... ...a visitor. Another incident in Nicosia was the apartment where we were living had a water pump failure which took 3 days to fix. We had no water to drink of bathe. The good thing was we had the car to drive down to Larnaca or Ayia Napa to take a dip into the sea and get some bottle mineral water. Hope this is helpful. ...
lalr 14.07.2000
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...then hired a cab to Nicosia to meet a friend. The CAB cost around £20 from Larnaca to Nicosia (which is the capital city of Greek Cyprus). Of course, you know that Cyprus is divided into 2. One part is occupied by the Greeks and the other by Turks (that's Turkey -the country, not the bird). Well in Nicosia my lovely friend arranged an apartment near the US Embassy (well, i suppose you feel secure near the Americans). It cots around £100 Cyprus for ... ...nice town with a lot of shops, etc (M&S, KFC,MacDonalds). There is a UN presence in the city, with milatary vehicles being quite a common sight. Anyway, we were spending a fortune travelling by Cab. So, we decided to hire a car. Here is where the fun begins. We were recommended by a cab driver to hire a car from National Car Rentals in Nicosia. Well, being a very hot and humid country, i naturally decided to go for an airconditoned car, but good ...
lalr 14.07.2000
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Advantages: A beautiful Island Disadvantages: You cannot go to the Northern area
...people of Cyprus now call Nicosia by its Greek name of Lefkosia.
Before you go to Cyprus it is well worth reading up about the recent history of Cyprus. In 1974 the Turks invaded this Island of beauty and the Northern part of the Island belongs to them. You cannot go there. You can go and look over to this part of Cyprus which is desolate as they have not touched it since 1974.
Lefkosia is also known as the divided city. You go along the main shopping ... ...and suddenly you can go no further. Ahead of you are guards and a wall. Go up the steps by the wall and look over to the Turkish side of Cyprus. This is a site that will stay with you. It is silent.
While there dont forget to talk to the very friendly Cypriots who will tell you about this beautiful country. It is not just sand sea and beauty. ...
Ciren 18.02.2001
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