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Nicosia

Nearest Airport : Larnaca Larnaca To Nicosia : 50 Km

Getting to Nicosia

The capital city of Cyprus is the ideal place to visit if you want to head to a destination different from the coast's sea and sunbed scene. The city of Nicosia is similar to other major capitals of the countries near the UAE. The difference is in the flavor. It defines modern Cyprus with a far more easy going crowd that enjoys it's fair share of nightlife in the form of parties, clubbing and proximity to beach side retreats. It serves as the most ideal getaway for cooling heels after a tiring days of work. Couple this with some amazing restaurants and a list of splendid monuments, museums and forts and you have the perfect retreat for that much-awaited holiday. The best way to reach Nicosia from Dubai is to take the flight provided by Emirates which reaches the city in just 3 hr 50 min post takeoff.

Why Visit ? (Things to see, Things to do, Food, Notes)

Close proximity to beautiful beachside retreats
Amazing nightlife
Well known and enjoyable club culture
Spectacular restaurants
Wonderful list of monuments, museums, theatres and parks
Commercial capital of Cyprus
Well known art and crafts centre.

Getting to Nicosia

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Why Visit ?

The most well known sights in the city are the world famous museums and arts centres. Some of the best among the lot include :

Cyprus Museum
Byzantine Museum
National Struggle Museum
Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
Cypriot Coinage History Museum
Ledra Street Observatory
Cyprus Motorcycle Museum

Omeriye Hammam: An amazing Turkish bath house with Ottoman-inspired architectural design that provides steam and cold rooms along with massages and scrubs.

Eleon Swimming Pool: After a tiring day of travel, the best way to relax and cool your heels is by taking some time out in the city's largest swimming pool, graced by beautiful olive trees, lovely gardens and a kids' recreation zone.

Visit some of the famous local theaters like K Cineplex and Zena Palace which showcase some of the well known Greek, Turkish as well as Hollywood hits along with the latest releases.

Goody's: A well known fast food joint in the city which is well known for it's huge menu of world famous delicacies along with a dash of local flavor. Ideal for travelers and runs a packed house through the year.

Xefoto: A typical Cypriot restaurant which is famous for it's traditional as well as fast food menu with a huge list of dishes and beverages to choose from. The restaurant spreads it's table to the pavement particularly during the festive months of the year with music as well as live performances.

Shiantris: Probably the most famous restaurant in Nicosia. Shiantris is a spectacular 3-story restaurant with a rooftop dining zone which is ideal for those relaxed evening eat-your-heart-out or even romantic candle-light dinners. The restaurant is well known for it's classical Mediterranean, traditional Cypriot and other international cuisine delights.

Cyprus Handicrafts Centre: The best place in the city where you can choose from a wide range of Cypriot Handicrafts as well as other traditional European Handicrafts along with Souvenirs, Antiques, Pottery and Mini-statues.

Diachroniki Art Gallery: Houses a wonderful collection of paintings, sculptures and fine art prints that draw hordes of art fanatics from across the world. An absolute must visit once you are in the city.

Municipal Market: A well known market in the city which is known for having a line of stalls that sell a wide range of items that include organic as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, groceries, sweets and bakery products with some fine restaurants where you can have a hearty meal post shopping.

Language: Greek, Turkish and English

Climate: Summers are known to be hot, dry and last for months while winters are known to get biting cold and the temperatures dip to very low points. The city experiences rainfall during it's winter season.

Currency: Euro

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