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Nicosia information, Cyprus

Nicosia (Lefkosia) is situated roughly in the center of the island. It has a rich history tracing back to the Bronze Age. But Nicosia only became a capital of Cyprus in the 11th century AD. It became a magnificent city with the aid of the Lousignians who built a Royal Palace and also over fifty churches.

The ancient beauty of the city blends well with the bustle of a modern city. 16th century Venetian walls enclose the center of the city where lies the museums, the ancient churches and the medieval buildings preserving the nostalgic atmosphere of years past. But the city’s actually divided into two, making Nicosia the only capital city in the world to remain separated by force.

When in Nicosia, head first to the old walled city because of its uniqueness. These walls were built by Venetians in the 16th century where museums, cafes and tavernas are located. Old houses on narrow streets stand out from weather beaten sandstone walls. Even the smell of jasmine flowers on long summer evenings as well as craftsmen in small workshops practicing old trades are left unchanged over the centuries.

The infamous “Green Line” can be seen near the monuments that divides the Republic from the illegally occupied area to the north. This has been part of the city since 1974 when the Turks claimed 37% of northern Cyprus. This part of the city is not duly recognized by any nation except for Turkey.

Because of the enclosure, gates can be found on its side. The award winning “Pyli Ammochostou” (Famagusta Gate) is one of the oldest entrances to the city.

Because of Nicosia’s unique shops, shopping is made easy. These shops can be mostly located at Arch. Makarios Avenue, Stasikratous Street and Ledra Street. The street with the most expensive shops and boutiques is Stasikratous Street. Aside from these boutiques, there’re also handicraft stores that specialize in embroidery, pottery and other local made items.

Just how do these people handle themselves with all these wonderful products reflected on the average household income a family makes in a year. Most household earns around $5000. This is due to the stability of the Turkish Lira through the improvement of education and increase of construction sectors. Since Cyprus is part of the European Union, the country has decided to make use of the currency by January 1, 2008.

The construction can be owed to the availability of real estate properties in the region. In every part of Nicosia, apartments, land, houses or villas are all for sale, rent or lease. These properties range from a single room to a 3 bedroom capacity suitable for families. Although there’re numerous real estate agents available, choosing one would be difficult, we recommend an agent who has property for sale in Nicosia listed on our website!

Nicosia offers a temperate and Mediterranean climate with dry summers and variably rainy winters. Dust storms may also be frequent throughout the year. Just make sure to assess weather conditions.

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