Get to know the capital by walking
The Lefkosia Municipality established a series of thematic walking tours to present various aspects of the old city as well as the city outside the walls. Lefkosia, a city with 5,000 yearlong history, has much to offer. By walking, one gets a better feel fora place and its yearlong atmosphere, past and present, and a better understanding of its continual cultural development.
EVERY MONDAY
Pallouriotissa & Kaimakli: The Past Restored
Guided walking & bus tour. The Walking Tour leads you to the most noteworthy sights in ‘Pallouriotisa’ and ‘Kaimakli’, two old villages at the outskirts of the Venetian Walls. As Lefkosia grew and expanded these villages gradually became historic districts of the city.
EVERY THURSDAY
Discover the old Nicosia and its walls
Guided walking tour.
Lefkosia, the only divided capital in the world, dates back to the Bronze Age. In antiquity and in early Christian times it was known as Ledra. It has been the capital of Cyprus since the Late Byzantine period (11th century). The Lusignans transformed it into a splendid city, with royal palaces and churches. The city centre, the old “Chora”, surrounded by 16th century Venetian Walls, with museums, old churches and medieval buildings, maintains the leisurely atmosphere of yesteryear.
Language: English
Starting point:
CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, within the Venetian walls of old Lefkosia city (11, Aristokyprou str., CY-1011).
Time: 10:00
Cost: Gratis.
Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association.
For further information and bookings please contact telephone: +357 22 674 264.
NO Walks held on public holidays.
Guided Walking/Bus Tours
The tours are contacted with licensed tourist guides and are free of charge!
Starting Point:
CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, within the Venetian walls of old Lefkosia city (11, Aristokyprou str., CY-1011).
For further information and bookings please contact telephone: +357 22 889 704
Cyprus Museum
Tuesday & Friday 10:00 -11:15 & 12:00 -13:15
Every 1st Wednesday of the month 17:30 -18:45
Byzantine Museum & Art Galleries - Ethnographic Museum
Saturday 10:00 -12:30
Lefkosia District half day tour to Dali or Kakopetria
Wednesday / 10:00 -13:30
Note: Museum Fees apply.
No tours are held on public holidays.
Open Air Fruit & Vegetable Markets
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY: “OCHI” Square within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city.
EVERY FRIDAY: Industrial area of Strovolos
Municipality (near the traffic lights).
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Flea Market of Lefkosia
The first indoor flea market in Lefkosia where one can find new and used books, toys, art crafts, furniture, electronics, appliances, clothes, household items, collectibles and antiques, as well as a coffee shop.
Location:
Flea Market
2 Ioanni Koromia street
1028 Kaimakli
Lefkosia Cyprus
Telephone: +357 22 432 478
From Friday, January 01, 2016
To Saturday, December 31, 2016
