DISCOVERING LEFKOSIA Everything you need to know about the capital of Cyprus before you embark on your exploration. 8 LEFKOSIA WITHIN THE WALLS The history, the architecture, and everything that makes the historic centre of Lefkosia within the Walls truly unique. VENUES OF HISTORY Three unique historical spaces in Lefkosia within the Walls. A GLIMPSE OF HISTORY Monuments and sites in Lefkosia within the Walls that have shaped the capital’s identity over the centuries. SACRED HERITAGE The most important historical churches in Lefkosia within the Walls. A WALK THROUGH HISTORY The museums within the Venetian Walls of Lefkosia narrate the city’s history. CONTENTS 10 14 18 24 28 AN ART WALK IN THE CITY A stroll through the artistic neighbourhoods of Lefkosia within the Walls, visiting some of its many craftsmen’s and artists’ workshops. 34 LEFKOSIA: A DIVIDED EUROPEAN CITY A brief history of the 1974 Turkish invasion and the Green Line, dividing the capital of Cyprus in two. 38 8 10 38 40 ART & HISTORY IN THE CITY CENTRE Museums and galleries beyond the Venetian Walls of Lefkosia. 40
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