Activities in Lefkosia (South Nicosia)
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Green Line Walk
Despite the fact that crossing into the North is now easy and some of the 'mystery of the other side' has therefore vanished, the Green Line and the spooky buffer zone with its abandoned, crumbling houses still fascinate foreigners. The Green Line is unmissable and it exudes a sense of division. While there's not a lot to see once you are there (save for some creative graffiti work), its mere presence gives Lefkosia its bizarre edge.
You'll see the double minarets of the Agia Sofia mosque, North Nicosia's most remarkable landmark, with the Turkish and Turkish Cypriot flags that hang between them like washing. The Green Line embodies the eeriness of the capital's and the c…
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Cyprus Tourism Organisation Tours
The CTO runs free guided walks on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, all starting from the CTO office in the Old City.
'Chrysaliniotissa & Kaimakli: the Past Restored' is a bus and walking guided tour that runs on Monday; Thursday is a walk through Old Lefkosia; Friday is 'Nicosia - Outside the Walls', a bus and walking guided tour. All walks last two hours and 45 minutes, and have a 30 minute break in the middle.
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Kykko Bowling
This 19-alley bowling centre is a great place to get your kids to wear uncomfortable shoes and share in Homer Simpson's great passion. The café with snacks and drinks will allow them to share his other passion (the fast food one).
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Nicosia Race Club
In the western suburb of Agios Dometios, this club caters for keen horse punters. Meets are normally held on Wednesdays and Sundays in winter and Wednesdays and Saturdays in summer.
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