north nicosia
by call_me_rhia
North Nicosia, the turkish part of the capital, is pure heaven... as soon as we walked across the border and enter it, we were perfectly happy... friendly people and faces, smiling at us, kids playing on the streets, less traffic than in the Greek part. The northern part is a lot poorer and many houses, especially in the immediate area of the border, badly damaged - yet with families living in them. Despite this "state of despair" we found plenty of interesting attractions to see, makets, mosques and even a restored caravanserrail - and many friendly cafes where to sit and have some chai.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERNET
by carolerica
COMMUNICATIONS:
get a cell SIM CARD from CYTA, it is called SOEASY and costs 20 CYP (and very easy, ask the seller to turn the instructions into English) .
All numbers beginning by "2" are "fixed line" numbers, cheaper to call, and the ones starting with a "9" are mobile numbers.
INTERNET:
cyber cafes: none preferred, they are all expensive. However, if you are in Limassol, and want to eat at "Agostino restaurant" (cheap and good) you can use internet for free!
An other FREE place in Nicoisa, next to the Hilton (passed the Hilton when going towards the old city) on Makarios Ave (almost in front of the gas station) is the YOUTH CENTER where internet is FREE of charge. The only thing is that they have 10 computers, and you're only aloud 30mn, but if there is no one waiting, you can stay longer. You need to be under 35 years old. It is open from 10 am to 10 pm!
Famagusta Gate
by Aggeliki
'Pyli Ammochostou' - Famagusta Gate - is one of the original entrances to the old city, which is renovated and which won the Europa Nostra award for its restoration. Many old churches are to be found in this part of town, and other places of interest.
Ayia Sophia Cathedral
by Aggeliki
Ayia Sophia Cathedral is now the Selimiye Mosque. It was originally constructed during 1209 and 1228. The Kings of Cyprus were crowned here until the Venetians took control of the island in 1489. This ancient building is the chief mosque in Cyprus.
Meeting under the Clock in Eleftheria Square
by easyoar
The Greeks commonly meet up in Eleftheria Square. You will frequently see people waiting either under the clock tower here, or on the seats opposite.
Alongside the seats are the kiosks, sp people frequently buy a drink (Cyprus is VERY hot in the summer) while they wait. It is fairly easy for people driving to stop off on the side of the road to meet someone, which probably explains why it is so popular there. Eleftheria Square is also very central making it easy for many people to get to.
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Venetian Walls, Nicosia
Hamam Omerye Baths, Nicosia
Greek Cats, Nicosia
Town Hall, Nicosia
