Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus more than 1000 years. It is the cultural, economic and political center.
Its streets are full of shops, open-air cafes, and outstanding hotels and very respected museums including the Cyprus museum, its principal archaeological display case.
Leventis Museum of Nicosia and Cyprus Jewelers Museum are situated on the small and narrow streets of Nicosia. Leventis museum was declared the European Museum of the year 1991.
Famagusta Gate is the entry of the city and it is considered another work of art in Nicosia.