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See. Cyprus Museum↗ Tour this treasure-stuffed museum showcasing Cypriot archeology. Venetian walls↗ Roam the stone-lined streets inside these historic city walls. Gnomes Hill Visit this magical village in the Troodos Mountains, great for families. Green Line↗ Cross this line to see the northern half of Nicosia.

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BBC TravelOct 16, 2026

Nicosia: Inside the world's last divided capital

Decades after the Berlin Wall fell, Cyprus's capital remains cleaved in two and separated by watchtowers, barbed wire and a UN buffer zone.

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  • Ledra Palace CheckpointSightFirst crossing opened in the UN Green Line in 2003.
  • Ledra PalaceHotelFormer luxury hotel, now site of fighting and UN barracks.
  • ErmouNeighborhoodRestored streets with art, youth, and community.
  • Arab AhmetPlace of worshipOld Armenian quarter with frozen-in-time homes.
  • Victoria StreetSightHistoric street with old homes and quiet atmosphere.
  • Büyük HanMarket16th-century caravanserai with shops and cafes.
  • Samanbahçe EvlerNeighborhoodSocial housing estate with geometric mud-brick units.
  • Rüstem KitabeviRestaurantBookstore founded in 1937, serves coffee and carrot cake.
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Lonely PlanetJul 27

The 14 best things to do in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus

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Atlas ObscuraDec 17, 2025

Gnomes Hill in Nicosia, Cyprus

Hidden deep in the pine forests of the Troodos Mountains, Gnomes Hill is a tiny village where gnomes might just live. Among the trees stand little houses built from wood, stone and straw — a crooked tower, a square castle, a cozy hut with a thatched roof, and even an egg-shaped home waiting for its red gnome hat. It’s a magical place for families and dreamers, where nature and imagination meet…

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  • Gnomes HillNeighborhoodtiny village in Troodos Mountains
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