Nicosia in Cyprus Street Maps
Being at the cross-roads of three continents - Europe, Asia and Africa - Cyprus has one of the oldest histories of the world, dating back over 9000 years. Its strategic position, wealth in forests and mineral deposits, as well as its skilled craftsmen made it a prized possession of the powers of the day. Nicosia in Cyprus street maps show that it lies at the centre of the island, no more than one and a half hours from any of the mountain or coastal resorts.
Cyprus property for sale in the capital is mainly taken by the local population and those whose work brings them to the city. It is very much a working place, which is busy and cosmopolitan. As the administrative centre and the seat of Government, the city is dotted with the various ministries and diplomatic missions, all of which can be located on the Nicosia, Cyprus street maps. In the recently troubled real estate markets, surveys have shown that Cyprus property for sale in Nicosia has been remarkably unaffected due to the strength of the local market.
Today it blends its historic past brilliantly with the bustle of a modern city, the heart of the city is surrounded by 16th century Venetian walls and is dotted with museums, ancient churches and medieval buildings. Unfortunately as the Nicosia Cyprus street maps confirm - it is split in two, leaving Nicosia the only capital city in the world to remain divided by force.
The Cyprus weather forcast shows that summer in the capital is a season of high temperatures with cloudless skies, but the sea breeze that creates a pleasant atmosphere in coastal areas is nowhere to be found at the centre of the island. The hottest month temperatures range from 21 – 34 °C, in the high summer the inland temperatures can reach up to 40 °C. In the winter the Cyprus weather forcast for the interior of the island is for the temperature to be between 7 and 15 degrees. Nicosia town is characterized by lower average rainfall (324 mm) which falls mainly in winter, rarely in the summer as it is situated in the outback of the island.
Nicosia Cyprus street maps show that Ledra Street runs through the very centre of the city. Soon after his election in 2008, the Republics President Christofias reached an agreement with Mehmet Ali Talat, the leader of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus, to open a crossing at Ledra Street in the divided capital of Nicosia. The division of Ledra Street, split since 1964, had for many come to symbolize the broader partition of the island.
Without a doubt, Nicosia the 1000 year old capital of Cyprus should be on every visitor's agenda, especially when the Cyprus weather forcast is favourable for a days walking. It lies roughly in the centre, within easy reach of the other towns and a day touring will be a day well spent. So pick up one of the many versions of the Nicosia Cyprus street maps and have a day immersed in culture and history with some retail therapy thrown in as well!
