Lefkosia (Nicosia) - Lefkara

Every Friday

Our excursion begins with the visit to the small mountain village of Lefkara, which is famous for its handmade lace, known as "Lefkaritika", for silverware and olive oil. Legend says that the worldwide famous artist Leonardo da Vinci visited the village in 1481 and bought an altar cloth, which he donated to the Milan Cathedral.

After leaving Lefkara we proceed to the last divided capital in the world - Nicosia or Lefkosia in Greek. We enter Lefkosia by driving along the Green Line, the capital's dividing line. Passing by the newly restored Famagusta Gate, we proceed to the Archbishop's Palace where we visit St. John's Cathedral and the Byzantine Museum with its priceless and fascinating collection of icons and paintings. We continue to the old picturesque neighbourhood of "Laiki Yitonia", where you will have time for lunch and for taking a stroll around the charming and winding alleys lined with shops and galleries.

Don't forget to take your passport with you if you are interested in crossing the border and visiting the Turkish side of Nicosia!

Price: Adult euro 30.00 - Child euro 15.00

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