Holidays in Nicosia:
Nicosia has long been the capital of the island of Cyprus since the 10th century and it has enjoyed that status even until now. It is situated in the heart of Cyprus on the Mesaoria Plain and is located at the sides of the mountain range of Kyrenia. Another name the city is famous for is Lefkosia, which is the Greek term for Nicosia.

The city is divided into two distinct sections: the old original part and the modern metropolis. These two are linked by the Eleftheria Square in the center of the town, where complexes of hotels, restaurants, gardens and offices blend with the olden houses and colonial buildings. To be spending cheap holidays in the region of Nicosia is a great to contrive for, because Nicosia is a great combination of cultural and historical wealth mixed with the contemporary everyday life.

At the olden part of Nicosia are numerous places of historical interest. Among the most known are the massive Venetian walls surround the area and a museum housing marvelous collections of relics and artifacts traversing ancient ages. Another important structure in this section of the capital is the Archbishop's Palace, which serves as a national, political as well as religious monument.

On the suburbs are olive groves and orchards where by exploring will lead you to the pine forests of the Macharias Mountains. On the peak sits a century old monastery which offers a superb view over the valleys and plains. Along the way lies another ancient city kingdom called Tamassos where nearby are copper mines Cyprus is famous for. On the east is yet another city kingdom with the name of Idalion.

Nicosia offers a glimpse of rural life for your cheap holidays. What more interesting vacation could one have amongst the splendid little villages with their cobbled streets and stone houses? Nicosia could be your most unique break away from the busy nightlife and crowded beaches.

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