The last divided capital in Europe, and the only major Cypriot city with no beach to distract from it. Two days is right.

2days
8places
101km driving
Day 1

The town itself

Based in Nicosia · about 8.5 km

A walking day. Everything below sits close enough together to do on foot.

  1. Glafcos Clerides Museum Glafcos Clerides Museum The Glafcos Clerides Museum is housed in the Holly Metropolis of Tamasou and Orinis in the Nicosia district. It is a personal connection of the president’s...First stop · Nicosia
  2. Eleftheria Square – Nicosia Eleftheria Square – Nicosia In the capital of Cyprus, where ancient walls still encircle a living, breathing modern city, Eleftheria Square (Plateia Eleftherias, meaning “Freedom Square”)...2.7 km on · Nicosia
  3.  Cyprus Museum Cyprus MuseumCyprus Museum which is also known as the Cyprus Archaeological Museum is the largest and oldest archaeological museum in the island. The museum is located in...0.5 km on · Nicosia
  4. Athalassa National Forest ParkAthalassa National Forest ParkAthalassa National Forest Park is one of the most valuable natural areas in Cyprus and one of the most important green spaces near the capital city of Nicosia. It...5.3 km on · Nicosia
Day 2

Monasteries and churches

Based in Nicosia · about 92.7 km

Cyprus has ten UNESCO-listed painted churches in the Troodos alone. Dress modestly; several still hold services.

  1. Archangelos Michael Monastery - AnalyontaArchangelos Michael Monastery - AnalyontaTo the southwest of Analyonta , on a green hill is the monastery of Archangelos Michail. The specific time of its construction is unknown. The existence of the...First stop · Nicosia
  2. Machairas Monastery (Panagia Machaira)Machairas Monastery (Panagia Machaira)Nestled in the serene heart of the Troodos Mountains, the Machairas Monastery stands as a beacon of faith and history in Cyprus. This Orthodox Christian monastery...11.7 km on · Nicosia
  3. Agiou Nikolaou Monastery, OroundaAgiou Nikolaou Monastery, OroundaThe Agiou Nikolaou Monastery is situated in the village of Orounda in the Nicosia district. More specifically it is located at the west of the Serrachi River and...19.9 km on · Nicosia
  4. Stavrovouni MonasteryStavrovouni MonasteryStavrovouni Monastery is situated on the highest point of the mountain of the same name (Stavrovouni), which is in located in Larnaca. This mountain was...39.6 km on · Larnaca

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