Nicosia District, Administrative district in central Cyprus.
Description
Nicosia District is an administrative region in central Cyprus that contains the capital city and several municipalities including Strovolos, Lakatamia, and Dali. The area spans from urban centers to more rural parts with villages and farmland scattered throughout.
History
The area developed from the medieval Vicomté province under Lusignan rule, which controlled the eastern section of today's district. Over the centuries, different powers took control, shaping how the region is organized now.
Culture
The district shows Greek and Turkish influences through its religious buildings, where Orthodox churches and mosques from different periods of rule stand side by side. These structures reflect how different communities have lived here over time.
Practical
The district is divided into two separate administrative areas, with different services operating in the northern and southern sections. Visitors should know that some services and infrastructure are organized differently depending on the area.
Did you know?
The area is home to Europe's last divided capital city, separated by a United Nations buffer zone since 1974. This division shapes daily life and the appearance of the city on both sides.
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Church of Cyprus
1.1 km
Kykkos Monastery
58.5 km
Venetian walls of Nicosia
2.5 km
Saint Sophia Cathedral
2.4 km
Cyprus Museum
1.4 km
Machairas Monastery
28.4 km
Presidential Palace, Nicosia
703 m
Tower 25
1.6 km
St. John Theologian's Cathedral in Nicosia
2.4 km
New Mosque
2.7 km
Famagusta Gate
2.7 km
Kyrenia Gate
2.6 km
Shacolas Tower
1.8 km
Mehmet Akif Avenue
3.2 km
Painted Churches in the Troödos Region
35.2 km
Trooditissa Monastery
53.9 km
Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios Mansion
2.3 km
Archbishop's Palace
2.4 km
Panagia tou Araka
37.9 km
Church of St. Nicholas of the Roof
46.3 km
Notre Dame de Tyre
1.9 km
Omeriye Mosque
2.1 km
Arabahmet Mosque
2 km
Liberty Monument
2.5 km
Asinou - Panagia Phorbiotissa
36.2 km
Leventio Museum
1.8 kmBandabuliya
2.3 kmCyprus Library
1.7 km
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