Nicosia

The Capital city of Cyprus, Nicosia is surrounded by two hundred and sixteen villages and settlements.

Agia Sofia Holy church in Strovolos

Church of Cyprus - Agia Sofia Holy church, Agia Sofia, Strovolos, Nicosia

The Holy church of High Sophia incarnate Word of God, or otherwise “Agia Sofia” was accomplished and opened in 2008. It was built based on the Agia Sofia church in Constantinople, and it has many characteristics in common with the greatest holy church of Christianity.

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Agios Prokopios Holy Monastery in Engomi, Nicosia

Monasteries in Cyprus - Agios Prokopios Holy Monastery, Metochi Kykkou, Egkomi, Nicosia

The monastery of Agios Prokopios, that is dependent of the Holy Monastery of Kykkos, is found built in Engomi, in the Nicosia district, only a few metres away from the Russian and the USA embassies.

The monastery has a long history that dates back in the Othoman period.  Back in the ... More

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The gardens at Metochi Kykkou in Engomi

Parks in Cyprus - Agios Prokopios park, Metochi Kykkou, Egkomi, Nicosia

In the “heart” of the wider part of Nicosia, the “Theoktistos” (built by God) garden belonging to the monastery of Agios Prokopios or as it is better known “Metochi Kykkou” is found. The garden is part of the surrounding space of the Monastery that was initially a large olive grove.

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The Old Bridge in Delikipos

Bridges in Cyprus - Old Bridge in Delikipos, Delikipos, Kornos, Nicosia

On the journey from Kornos to Lefkara, after the Delikipos community park, you find the Gabion dam just after the Diplogefiro, that joined the shores of the Mylos river. On continuing this journey in a distance of 800 metres there is another old bridge on the Mylos tributary.

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Gabion Dam

Dams in Cyprus - Gabion Dam, Delikipos, Kornos, Nicosia

The enriching dam of Gaibon was built on the Mylos river, in Delikipos a few metres before the Diplogefiro, on the road going from Kornos towards Lefkara.  It s a small dam, that offers magnificent images to the visitor during winter time.

The not so old years, the Mylos river fled i... More

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The old, beautiful Diplogefiro (double bridge) at the Milos river

Bridges in Cyprus - Diplogefiro, Delikipos, Nicosia

The old bridge that united the two shores of the Milos river was the Diplogefiro. It was named as such, since it consists of two great arches resulting to give the impression that it is a double bridge.

It is found 500 metres after the Delikipos community park, on the way to Lefkara. It i... More

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The Community Park in Delikipos

Parks in Cyprus - Delikipos Community Park, Nicosia

On your way from Kornos to Lefkara, in a distance of 3 kilometres, you will find the Community Park of Delikipos.  It is a small park, that is really ‘drowning’ in green.  The very high cypresses offer their shade and their perfume to you.

In the park you will find a play place,... More

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Victoria’s Garden was once Nicosia’s ornament

Parks in Cyprus - Victoria’s Garden, Nicosia

Victoria’s Garden is found on the triangle formed by the avenues of Nehru, the Museum and Kinira. At times, some of its areas were transformed for other uses. The Parliament’s ugly building and a cafe-restaurant were placed instead of the trees and flowers that were in the area. In another great ... More

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