The capital of Cyprus, Lefkosia, is a wonderful city for wandering around on foot. In addition to the many cafes, restaurants, museums, and shops, and the soldiers, wall, and barbed wire that divides the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, there's also an inordinate amount of graffiti. In the summer many of the residents have fled to the cooler beach or mountain regions so the city's not very crowded. Since 2009, crossings are allowed between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot sides. It only takes a few minutes crossing the border as all that is required is a quick passport check, and it's fascinating to spend a couple of days going back and forth exploring both sides of the last divided city in the world.
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