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Nicosia

Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus and a reference point for locating the country. The available information does not describe its neighbourhoods, attractions or local services.

Panagia tis Asinou
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The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Cyprus.
Nicosia
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Panagia tis Asinou
Photo by Rüdiger Stehn Source: Openverse Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Articles in Nicosia

Guides to this place

3 articles

Nicosia

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Guides to this place

3 related guides

Cyprus before your trip: Nicosia, languages and the euro

A first guide to Cyprus: where it is, its capital, and the languages and currency listed in the available data.

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Coastal landscape in Cyprus illustrating its island geography.

Cyprus, a European island with Nicosia, Greek, Turkish and the euro

A first look at the country to locate Nicosia, its official languages and the euro, without confusing general reference information with up-to-date travel details.

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Mediterranean island coast with no identifiable location

Nicosia, Greek, Turkish and the euro: getting your bearings in Cyprus

A first point of reference for Cyprus: Nicosia, Greek and Turkish, and the euro. Up-to-date sources are needed for practical travel details.

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Profile updated: 09/10/2026