Divided Capital NICOSIA

Name: Divided Capital NICOSIA
Brand: Viator
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4.9(26)3 HoursEnglish, TurkishNicosia

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* Today you will visit the old city, the capital of the island on foot with your guide. You will take photos of historical sights that remain till today from Byzantion, Lusignan, Venetian and Ottoman period while you listen to the history from your guide. * There are multiple departure times for this tour. The first one is at 9am and the second one is at 1pm * This tour will be ideal for you if you are interested in history , culture and some free time for shopping.

Included

Professional guidance

Not included

Children under 12 must be accompanied by the parents
The lunch is not included in the program
Valid passports must be brought along to show at the check points.

What you'll do

Kyrenia Gate
Ibrahimpasa, Nicosia, Cyprus
One of the oldest gate to enter the walled city of Nicosia
20 min
The Samanbahce Quater
Kaymakam/Mahmut Pasa, Nicosia, Cyprus
It was built in 1900 by the Ottoman Saban Pasa. 72 houses were given to the people who were in need. You will see the cistern in the centre.
10 min
The Venetian Column
Mecidye/Asmalti, Nicosia, Cyprus
It was brought to Nicosia from the ancient city of Salamis during the Venetian Period. The symbol of St. Mark Lion was on the top of the pillar. Your guide will tell you all about its story.
10 min
Selimiye Camii
, , Nicosia, Cyprus
It was built as a Cathedral by Lusignans.Thypical Gothic style. When Ottomans came to island in 1570 they added minarets and converted into a Mosque. It was known as Ag. Sophia Mosque until 1956 and afterwards named Selimiye Mosque.
20 min
Buyuk Han
, , Nicosia, Cyprus
It was built in 1572 by Muzaffer Pasha. It has a cistern and mescit in the centre.Nowadays its one of the nicest tourist attractions. You can strech your legs while you enjoy the taste of the Cypriot coffee with the traditional borek.....
40 min
Famagusta Gate
Nikiforou Foka, Nicosia, Cyprus
It is one of the 3 Gates which surround the city of Nicosia. We'll walk by and stop to take some photos while you listen to its history.
40 min
Archbishop's Palace
Kyprianou Square, Nicosia, Cyprus
We stop by the Archbishop's palace to take some pictures while you listen to its history.
20 min
Ledra Street Crossing Point
Ikinci Selim Cd 37h, , Nicosia, Cyprus
This is one of the border crossings between North and South Nicosia. The tour will start here and end here.
20 min