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Nicosia
Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus and is found right at the heart of the island. The city is well known for its international trade and attracts visitors from far and wide. There are many holiday home rentals throughout the city that cater for both the tourists and visitors on business, meaning that there is a great variety in the holiday home rentals available in Nicosia. Nicosia is also home to the central University of Cyprus, which successfully bridges the gap between the old city and the new, more modern Nicosia that is developing outside the ancient walls.
The city has been divided into two districts since 1974 when the Turkish Cypriots claimed the north of Nicosia, leaving the south for the Greek Cypriots. Recently, the dividing wall between the two has been opened to help unify the city. Nicosia offers many modern amenities that today’s holidaymakers expect. From shops, fantastic holiday rentals, restaurants and bars and many places of entertainment, Nicosia provides many things for tourists to see and do. Holiday home rentals in Nicosia are perfect for all requirements, with large, luxurious holiday home rentals available along with small but perfectly formed smaller apartment type holiday home rentals.
The rich history of Nicosia is remembered in the many museums in the city. The Archbishop’s Palace is home to a Byzantine museum that holds a large collection of religious relics. The Leventis Municipal Museum re-lives the history of the old city, with exhibitions about the way of life in the city throughout the centuries. Several Mosques and churches can also be found in Nicosia which shares the religious nature of the island with the many visitors. All of these can be explored when staying in holiday home rentals here. The holiday home rentals provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the city in your own time and sample the Cypriot way of life.
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