In your tour of the old city of Nicosia, you cannot miss the old covered market, known as Bandabuliya. This market offers visitors a unique journey through time and culture, as it include elements from several historical periods. The market’s history The market’s history dates back to Ottoman times, when the area next to the Selimiye…
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The True Rulers of Cyprus
Discover the world of Cypriot cats, the true rulers of Cyprus. Why are these friendly felines cheerished by Cypriots and visitors alike?
Cyprus, an island that inspires stories
A visit to Cyprus inspired Giuseppe Raudino’s novel “Stelle di un cielo diviso”, that captures the island’s essence and complex history.
Checkpoints in Cyprus
Checkpoints are road blocks that connect the two sides of the Green Line. When crossing, you will need to pass through two police controls.
The King’s Cocktail
The story of the Cypriot brandy sour starts with the story of a king, on a summer night on the Troodos mountains.
Is evil prevailing?
During recent events few hundreds individuals violently attacked migrants. The easiest way for evil to prevail is that good people do nothing.
Karpaz Peninsula and the secrets of Golden Beach
Cyprus is a mystical island which holds many secrets, discover a weekend trip to the tip of the island, the Karpaz peninsula.
The sounds of the old city
It is around 5 am in Nicosia and from my room I hear the Azan. It is only the first of many sounds of my multicultural neighborhood.
Büyük Han
Büyük Han is Nicosia’s largest Inn. Once a hostel for travelers and merchants, today it hosts art boutiques, shops, a restaurant and a café.
Nicosia, one or two?
As divided capital, Nicosia is sometimes seen as two cities. For those who can cross the green line, what does it mean to live Nicosia 100%?