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NICOSIA

MY TOWN

NICOSIA

Nicosia is the largest city and capital of Cyprus. It is situated almost in the centre of the island and it is located on the Pedieos River. Nicosia is the

seat of government and the main business centre as well.

CYPRUS MAP

Nicosia

MUSEUMS

Nicosia is known for its fine museums:• The Archbishop's Palace contains a Byzantine

museum where you can admire the largest collection of religious icons on the island.

• In addition, Leventis Municipal Museum revives the old ways of life in the capital from ancient times up to our days.

• Other interesting museums include the Folk Art Museum, National Struggle Museum, Cyprus Ethnological Museum (House of Dragoman Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios) and the Handicrafts Centre.

MUSEUMS

LAIKI GEITONIA

PHOTOS OF THE CITY