The famous Mevleve Tekke Museum is located in the Turkish part of Nicosia, near the Kyrenia Gate. The place is relatively small and quite different from all other museums in Cyprus. The building itself was built back in the late 16th century on th... read more
The famous Ataturk Square, which is located in the northern Turkish part of Nicosia, is one of the most significant historical sites in the city. It is also called "Saray Square" because earlier, during the Lusignan era, a beautiful pala... read more
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
