5 Tage in Nikosia
Venetian Walls und Cyprus Museum an Tag 1, Ledra Street Crossing und Laiki Geitonia Quarter an Tag 2 und Büyük Han und Selimiye Mosque an Tag 3. Die übrigen 2 Tage bringen einen Ausflug nach Troodos Mountains und Ermou & Makariou.
Kostet etwa 810 € pro Person in der Mittelklasse oder 340 € mit kleinem Budget.
Tag 1: Venetian Walls und Cyprus Museum
Morgens
Venetian Walls
Essen
Traditional Taverna
A full meze is for 2+ people and includes 20+ dishes—come hungry and plan for a long, leisurely meal.
Wohin: Zanettos (for meze), Pyxida Fish Tavern, To Anamma
Nachmittags
Cyprus Museum
The Cyprus Museum is free on Sundays. Plan your visit then, but arrive early as it can get busy.
In Ermou & Makariou.
Abends
The Hamam Omerye
A beautifully restored 14th-century Ottoman bathhouse located just inside the Venetian walls in the south.
Tag 2: Ledra Street Crossing und Laiki Geitonia Quarter
Morgens
Ledra Street Crossing
In Ledra Street & The Green Line.
Essen
Street Food & Quick Bites
The best souvlaki is often from small, busy grills with a line of locals. Eat it wrapped in pita with tzatziki.
Wohin: Giannos Souvlaki on Onasagorou St, Pizza Sicilia for Cypriot-style pizza, Nicosia Municipal Market stalls
Nachmittags
Laiki Geitonia Quarter
The restored heart of the Greek Cypriot old city, a pedestrianized area of cobblestone lanes, traditional architecture, and craft shops.
Abends
The Dervish Pasha Mansion
A traditional Ottoman-era house museum in the Arabahmet neighborhood of North Nicosia.
Tag 3: Büyük Han und Selimiye Mosque
The historic core of Turkish Cypriot Nicosia, centered around the magnificent Selimiye Mosque.
Morgens
Büyük Han
In Sultanahmet & Selimiye Quarter.
Essen
Büyük Han içinde
Try 'lahmacun' (Turkish pizza) and 'kebabs' in the north. Finish with 'baklava' and Turkish coffee.
Nachmittags
Selimiye Mosque (formerly Cathedral)
In Sultanahmet & Selimiye Quarter.
Abends
The Liberty Monument
A large, striking monument located just outside the walls near the Paphos Gate.
Tag 4: Ausflug nach Troodos Mountains
1 hour 15 min by car or bus.
Escape the city heat for pine-scented air, picturesque villages, and stunning Byzantine churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. It's a haven for hiking, wine tasting, and seeing traditional Cypriot life.
Höhepunkte: Painted Churches, Mount Olympus, Omodos Village, Local wineries
Tag 5: Ermou & Makariou und The Faneromeni Church & School Complex
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Ermou & Makariou (Modern Center)
The modern commercial and administrative hub south of the walls. This area offers a contemporary contrast with high-street shopping, government buildings, cafes, and a more local, everyday pace of life.
Außerdem hier: Eleftheria Square, Municipal Gardens, Faneromeni Square
Nachmittags
The Faneromeni Church & School Complex
A 19th-century church and adjacent historic buildings in the old city, south of the Green Line.
Abends
The 'Street of the Knights' (Odos Ippoton)
A quiet, picturesque street in the Laiki Geitonia area, lined with old houses featuring ornate wooden balconies.
Vor der Reise
Vom Flughafen
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is the main airport, about 50km away. The Kapnos Airport Shuttle bus runs directly to Nicosia's central bus station (Solomos Square) every 1-2 hours, costing €9 one-way (journey time ~45 min). A taxi costs approximately €50-60.
Unterwegs in der Stadt
The walled old city and historic center on both sides of the Green Line are extremely walkable. Most major sights are within a 20-30 minute walk of each other.
Tipps von Einheimischen
- Always carry your passport (or a clear photocopy) when crossing the Green Line into the north. You will need to show it at the checkpoint.
- For the best halloumi, visit the municipal market (Laiki Agora) in the morning and look for the cheese stalls. Ask for 'saganaki' style—fried and served with lemon.
- When in the north, withdraw Turkish Lira (₺) from ATMs after crossing for the best rates. Euros are widely accepted but change is often given in Lira.
