The city began a long history before Christ. In an area called Mesooriya, in the heart of the island of Cyprus, the first settlement in the 6th century BC Then, in the 2nd century BC the ancient Greeks were the basics of Ledra city. As time passed, Cyprus attacked enemies and earthquakes. Ledra city was almost completely destroyed when the war Ptolemy built on the site Lefkon city. Over time, this is where did the name Lefkosia.
The city is divided into the old and the new city center. In the old center of all the wonderful sights, pedestrian street with shops and cafes - Ledra Street, which leads you to the entrance to customs control on the Turkish part. Ledra Street starts from Freedom Square, near the Bastion D'Avila.Be sure to take a stroll through the old streets "Laiki Yitoniya", which means people's neighborhood. Here is what to take pictures and where to buy souvenirs.And in a new city is even more shops, restaurants, entertainment centers, clubs and office buildings.