cultural walks

A series of free, guided cultural walks is being offered in downtown Nicosia this spring, focusing on the city’s history, iconic buildings, neighborhoods, and heritage. These walks are part of the European HUB-IN project, involving the Municipality of Nicosia and the Cyprus Energy Office. They occur every Saturday, featuring 10 different themes, and will run until the end of June. The walks are primarily in Greek, with some available in English, and cater to various interests, including traditional shops, cultural spaces, historical monuments, and are designed to be inclusive of children and specifically for English speakers. Tours include explorations of Nicosia’s multicultural past and intercultural future, the city’s educational history, the significance of water and wealth, the role of coffee in Cypriot society, the history of royal families, transformations from the Middle Ages to today, the revival of Nicosia’s oldest neighborhood, and the cultural and environmental richness of the walled city. Additionally, there is a walk focusing on the emergence and evolution of Cypriot theatre and cinema. Information on the walks’ dates, times, and availability can be found online and on the Nicosia municipality’s Facebook page.