5 + 1 Spots in Nicosia

You NEED to add to your travel bucket list

If you think you already know Nicosia, keep an open mind, you’re about to see it differently!

Cyprus’ capital is a mix-and-match of history, urban vibes, jasmine-scented neighbourhoods, and streets that pop up in every travel reel on repeat.

Whether you’re in the mood for a city break, a casual stroll, a food crawl, or some cultural treasure-hunting, Nicosia has that something that makes you want to stay a little longer.

And because FOMO is nobody’s friend, here are 5 + 1 must-visit spots to save before you even post your first story on Ledras Street.

1. Faneromeni Square – The ultimate meeting point of the old town!

If Nicosia had a “main character,” it would be Faneromeni. Neoclassical charm, an impressive church, history on every corner and yes, the most iconic cafés all around it.

Check out the Church of Panagia Faneromeni, take a quick detour to the Arablar Mosque, and then settle into one of the indie cafés that define the square’s atmosphere. Let’s be honest: golden hour here is pure magic.

2. Leventis Municipal Museum – Where the past meets your aesthetic feed!

Even if you’re not a “museum person,” Leventis will win you over. It’s like a time machine from the Paleolithic era to modern-day Cyprus.

Thoughtfully curated spaces, beautifully lit exhibits, and a neoclassical building that deserves its own photo op. Slow-travel vibes? Absolutely.

3. Laiki Geitonia – The city’s boho soul!

If you love narrow alleys, pops of colour, and low-key cute hangouts, you’ll fall for this place. 18th-century stone houses, a bohemian atmosphere, and an energy that whispers “live in the moment.”

Come for a relaxed coffee, after-work drinks, or simply to wander and snap photos that smell like summer. You know exactly what I mean.

4. Liberty Monument – A stop you simply can’t skip!

This is more of an experience than an attraction. The marble-and-bronze monument makes you pause and take in a powerful slice of history.

Inspo moment: if meaningful travel is your thing, this stop will stay with you.

5. House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios – Cypriot architecture with old-money elegance!

If you’re craving something that screams “vintage luxury,” this is it. Arches, carved wooden balconies, a courtyard straight out of a film set, and rooms that look untouched by time.

Fun fact: the building has won a Europa Nostra Award. You really have to see it with your own eyes.

6. The Venetian Walls – Nicosia’s signature frame!

These walls aren’t just a must-see, they’re the city’s unofficial logo. Circular, imposing, lined with 11 bastions and three historic gates that lead you into a world where old and new blend perfectly.

Ideal for long walks, photos, and a mini mental reset away from the bustle. And after that? Coffee time?

Nicosia is warm, lively, full of history yet impressively modern.
It’ll make you smile, wander for hours, and feel like you belong, at least for a little while, to its vibrant mosaic.