Accompanying Persons‘ Tour

Nicosia: A divided capital

• Full day excursion
• Visits:
  • Handicraft Centre
  • Archaeological Museum
  • Laiki Gitonia & Green Line

A visit to any capital is a must, but Nicosia is unique in that it is the only remaining divided capital in the world today. The contrast of the old and new is most evident in Nicosia, its modern architecture in the old city within the Venetian ramparts of 16^th century. Nicosia is a city boasting many important historical monuments and interesting museums. The first stop will be the Handicraft Centre. The centre aims to promote and enrich the traditional fold art and craft skills.  It has various workshops and a showroom/shop at its premises, as well as shops in Laiki Gitonia.

The excursion will continue with a visit to Nicosia’s Archaeological Museum; here there are artefacts going back to 7000 years BC. The excursion will end at ‘Laiki Gitonia’ the restored commercial quarter of the old city, where all the participants will be able to have a stroll and visit the picturesque shops which sell traditional items.  Here we will also have the possibility to visit the “Green Line”, the area which presents the last divided capital of the world.