The hamam (Turkish public bath) is now a hugely popular bathing centre. In Nicosia, the Büyük Hamam (Great Turkish Baths) is no exception. baths) are no exception. They were built on the site where St George's Church once stood. St G... read more
Located in the Turkish part of Cyprus, the Selimiye Mosque used to be a Christian temple, the Cathedral of St Sophia, which is not at all uncommon on this island. Its construction began in 1209, but because of the grandiose plans of the architects... read more
Located almost in the centre of Nicosia, Ledra Street is one of the main shopping streets of the city. It is just over one kilometre long, yet it is located in two states at once - the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus... read more
The Leventis City History Museum is housed in one of the buildings, which, back in 1882, the famous patron of the arts and art lover John Evangelides built for his three daughters. The building was later turned into a hospital, but it was abandone... read more
