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A day trip to the heart of lacework LEFKARA VILLAGE and NICOSIA
Nicosia, Cyprus, Europe
$352.71
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Overview
Lefkara Village and Nicosia showcase the rich cultural heritage of Cyprus. This tour offers an engaging blend of local life, artistry, and historical exploration.
- 🏡 Stroll through Lefkara Village, known for its exquisite lacework and silverware, while observing villagers crafting lace in their shops and homes.
- ☕ Savor a cup of traditional Cypriot coffee before departing the village, immersing yourself in local flavors.
- 🚗 Enjoy a scenic 45-minute drive to Nicosia, where your guide shares insights about the island’s culture and history along the way.
- 🏰 Visit the iconic Paphos Gate, a historical entrance built during the Lusignan period, adorned with the Ottoman Sultan's signature.
- 🌉 Cross the Ledra Street checkpoint to discover the vibrant atmosphere of the walled city of Nicosia.
- 🏛 Explore Buyuk Han, the largest Kervansaray built in 1572, featuring artisan shops, a local café, and rich historical significance.
- 📜 Marvel at the Venetian Column, a historical pillar that symbolizes the changing empires of Cyprus through the centuries.
- ⛪ Discover Selimiye Camii, originally St. Sophia Cathedral, which showcases a blend of Lusignan and Ottoman architectural influences.
- 🏛 Visit Bedesten - Eski Ayanikola Kilisesi, a 6th-century Byzantine church that evolved into a market during the Ottoman period.
- 🚍 Transportation, parking fees, professional guidance, bottled water, and coffee are included to enhance your experience.
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Lefkara Village and Nicosia
Lefkara Village with traditional laces......
Pickup included
Lefkara Village with traditional laces......
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Transportation+ parking fee
- Professional Guidance
- Bottled water
- Coffee+ a bottle of water for each participant are included
- Lunch
Meeting point
Return details
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Pano LefkaraWe'll start the day by driving to Pano Lefkara. The village is located 700 metre above the sea level on the foothill of Troodos mountains. It is famous with its silver wear and the lace work which is called'Lefkaridi'. Leonordo da Vinci ordered an altar cloth to the Cathedral of Milan in 1481 from this village and they have the design named after him. Many houses in the village have been restored recently. The narrow roads with beautiful balconies and door frames are just beautiful to walk around. You will see local shops and each of them selling the lace work or the silverwear while you inspire in the beautiful village.
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Paphos GateWe drive to Nicosia. Our first stop in the capital will be the Paphıs Gate in the walled city. This gate is one of the three gates which was built during the Lusignan period. Ottoman Sultan has added his signature on the gate. After we park our car we start to walk in the walled city of Nicosia to the Ledra Street crossing point.
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Buyuk HanIt is the biggest of 18 Kervansarays that was built in 1572. The word 'Han' means 'Inn' a place for the travelling merchants whom they were travelling withtheir camels or mulls. There is a mescit a praying place and a cistern in the centre of the building. It was used as a prison during the British period and in 1893 was used as a hostel for the families in need. After the restoration it has became one of the popular attraction for the touristis, locals with its handcraft shops, local coffee shop and a restaurant which you can sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
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The Venetian ColumnThe pillar was brought to Nicosia from Salamis Ruins of Famagusta during the Venetian Period. There was the symbol of the Venetians which was the St. mark Lion on top of the pillar. When Ottomans came they took it out from its place and transfer it into the garden of a Mosque. During the British period they brought it back to its original place and replaced a globe on top of the pillar. Which is the symbol of the British.'The sun never sets on British Empire'.
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Selimiye CamiiIt was constructed by the Lusignan King Henry I in 1209 and it took 150 years to complete the building.Lusignan princes were crowned as Kings of Cyprus in this Cathedral of St. Sophia. In 1570 when Ottomans took over the island they added a minaret and converted into a mosque. It was known as Ayosofya until 1954 and after the name was changed to Selimiye Camii.
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Bedesten - Eski Ayanikola KilisesiIts originally 6th century Byzantine church. Later on the 14th century Roman Catholic St. Nicholas church was made ontop of it. During the Ottoman period the building had served as a grain store and also as a market which meant Bedesten. This was where they sold cloth and jewellrey.
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A day trip to the heart of lacework LEFKARA VILLAGE and NICOSIA
Nicosia, Cyprus, Europe
$352.71
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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