Cyprus capital of Nicosia (Nicosia) (World capitals) Satellite maps
Nicosia crossing the Turkish-controlled area near the "border stores"Cyprus capital of Nicosia (Nicosia) of the island in the central U.S. plains Soria, endangered pedieas, according to the North across the north shore of the island of Kyrenia mountains, southwest of the Ching Chung green Trudeau distant Andean mountains of Mong, about 150 meters above sea level.Area of 50.5 square kilometers (including suburbs), population 363,000 (of which, 273,000 Greek zone, soil District 90,000).BC more than 200 years, Nicosia said, "Lide La", located in the southwest today Nicosia, Cyprus as an important ancient city state.Li Dela in Nicosia on the basis of evolving and building up.After people have Byzantine (330-1191 AD), Luxigenan Zhu Wang (AD 1192-1489), Venetian (AD 1489-1571), Turks (AD 1571-1878) and British ( 1878-1960) rule.Near the end of the century AD 10 since 1000, Nicosia has been the island's capital.City building both the east and style, but also the Western style, clearly reflects the historical changes and the impact of the East and the West.To Venice within the city walls of the Old City as the center, extends to the surrounding radiation, and gradually expand into a new city.Cyprus capital of Nicosia from the Lide La Hotel, the buffer zone into the Turkish controlled area of the scene.Li Dela Street, the old town of Nicosia is the most prosperous areas, where row upon row stores, a variety of goods range, everything.1489 occupied the island after the Venetian in the central city walls and built a circular 11 heart-shaped bunkers, is still intact.Located in the center of the wall within the Selimiye Mosque, was originally started in 1209, 1235 completion of the Gothic Cathedral of St. Sophia; after the 1570 Turkish invasion, has amended the two minarets in 1988, officially converted into a mosque.In 1954 to commemorate the conquest of Cyprus Seli Mi Ye Sudan, was formally changed its name to Selimiye Mosque.Crusade during the construction of the Archbishop of St. John's Church House and the city is typical of the Greek Orthodox church, Jin Yi as the island's cultural studies department office building.In addition, some Byzantine period (330-1191), the building is also very characteristics.City streets in the small alley, because of the traditional crafts, leather goods shops and more to heap on the sidewalk, the twists and turns like a maze, walk through them, like back to the medieval city.Cyprus, the famous museum collection and also display from the Neolithic period to Rome the various heritage.From the old town to extend out around the new urban area is另一番景象: wide streets here, clean city bustling, highways Zonghengjiaocuo, vehicles Chuanliubuxi; well-developed telecommunications industry, a new layout and design, decorative luxury hotels and office buildings attract a large number of Domestic and foreign visitors and investors.July 1974, Turkey sent troops to the island, the urban area was artificially divided into Greek and Turkish zones north and south of two parts, between people, not freedom of movement, the dividing line guarded by United Nations troops, are on both sides of Greek and Turkish soldiers The outpost, Nicosia was artificially divided into two parts.Reproduced: http://big5.xinhuanet.com/gate/big5/news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2003-10/16/content_1126877.htm
Cyprus capital of Nicosia (Nicosia) geographical coordinates (Google maps satellite map Landmark) finishing date: (2006/10/1 10:05:00)
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