Nicosia is considered the world's last divided city. After the Turkish invasion in 1974, a UN "green line" was drawn, separating the Republic of Cyprus (the Greek side) from Northern Cyprus (the Turkish side). Northern Cyprus is only recognized by Turkey. Nicosia is the capital for both sides and the green line runs through the middle.
The green line runs somewhere between the Greek Cypriot flag in the front of the picture and the Turkish Cypriot flag in the back.
Near the line there are many abandoned and destroyed buildings.
I spent 2 days in Nicosia and did a lot of walking. The main downfall of the city? It is not on the coast! I was very anxious to get back to the warm waters of the Mediterranean.
4 comments:
Wow. Beautiful pictures.
Warm Mediterranean waters? Please describe this beautiful wonder to the best of your ability. My turn to live vicariously through you!
Oh my goodness, thank you SO much for sharing photos. How did you ever manage to come home?
By the way, that was me, justrun. :)
How beautiful!!
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