North Nicosia
North Nicosia (Turkish: Kuzey Lefkoşa) is the capital and largest city of Northern Cyprus.[1] North Nicosia is in the Turkish Cypriot side of the city, which contains half of the Old City. North Nicosia is governed by the Nicosia Turkish Municipality.
North Nicosia has a rich cultural heritage with the walled city boasting many historical sites and attractions.[2]
North Nicosia has a population of 61,378 and a metropolitan area with a population of 82,539.
North Nicosia Media
Sarayönü, 1969
The historical Samanbahçe neighborhood in the İbrahimpaşa quarter
A view from the Yenişehir quarter
Atatürk Square in Nicosia, Cyprus
The Kyrenia Gate and the İnönü Square, at the entrance of the walled city
A classical house from the colonial period in Köşklüçiftlik
A central point in the city where the Dereboyu Avenue and the Bedrettin Demirel Avenue intersect
The Arasta region next to the Ledra Street checkpoint functions like a typical eastern bazaar and is popular with tourists
References
- ↑ (in en-GB) The last divided capital. 2004-04-21. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3647445.stm. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
- ↑ Planet, Lonely. "Culture in North Nicosia (Lefkoşa), Cyprus". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
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