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them are the Cyprus Archaeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum
, the Byzantine Museum, the Museum of the National Struggle, the
State Gallery of Contemporary Art, and the House of Chatzigeorgakis
Kornesios.
The old walled city of Lefkosia is unique and definitely
the place to head for first. Encircled by strong fortress walls
built by the Venetians in the 16th century, the enchanting old city
is scattered with buildings and monuments of historical interest
as well as shops, cafes and tavernas. Its pedestrian section, "Laiki
Geitonia", has been carefully renovated to evoke the atmoshphere
of past days.
In the countryside you’ll find ruins of the
ancient city kingdoms of Idalion and Tamasos near the villages of
Dali and Politiko respectively. One may also visit the Fikardou
village which has been declared as a monument and was awarded the
Europa Nostra award in 1987.
Travel around Nicosia in style with one of our hired
cars, available to hire from our branch in Nicosia.
You may even travel to other resorts including Larnaca,
Limassol, Aiya
Napa, or Paphos
where we also have cars for hire.
Hire you car until the last day of the holiday where
you can return it on your departure from Larnaca airport or Paphos
airport. |