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Shacolas Tower Observatory & Museum

11th-floor observation gallery atop old Nicosia's tallest tower delivering 360-degree panoramas of the divided capital.

The definitive bird's-eye perspective over Nicosia. Perched on the 11th floor of the Shacolas Tower, the enclosed observation deck features panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows.

High-power telescopes and digital touchscreen guides let visitors trace the star-shaped Venetian walls, the green buffer line, and the Pentadaktylos mountain range.

Tips before you go

  • Inexpensive €2.50 entry includes binoculars and multilingual audio guides.
  • Excellent way to understand Nicosia's layout upon first arriving.
  • Elevator access makes it completely stroller- and wheelchair-friendly.

How to get there

Corner of Ledra and Arsinois Streets. Take the elevator straight to the 11th floor.

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