Throughout the island, baristas brew local and international blends so start your day with a delicious brew at one of the sun-drenched cafes around Phaneromenai church <\/strong>where you can watch the city slowly wake up to the new day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With your energy levels now replenished, head on over to Nom<\/strong>, one of the cities coolest breakfast spots that not only attracts a hip clientele but one that appreciates quality food. Nutrition isn\u2019t compromised for flavour, with each dish brimming with the authentic Cypriot essence of locally sourced ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their \u2018Yummies<\/strong>\u2019 dish fuses the heartiness of honey-roasted sweet potato, poached eggs and local sausage with the zest of baked cherry tomatoes and a homemade yoghurt turmeric sauce. It\u2019s comfort food best enjoyed with their delicious cold-pressed juices. Lounge in the casual, camera-ready yet warm space before you venture out amongst the streets that have now certainly woken up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nicosia\u2019s transformation efforts into that of a modern European city are best enjoyed from great heights. Wander through the atmospheric Laiki Geitonia neighbourhood to arrive at Shacolas Tower<\/strong>, its large windows providing a panoramic view of the city\u2019s striking history and burgeoning future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Look to the south and you\u2019ll see the modernity of Eleftheria Square whose futuristic renovation is being undertaken by famed architect Zaha Hadid while the Jean Nouvel designed, Tower 25<\/strong>, rises above the city\u2019s skyline. Look to the north and you\u2019ll see the city\u2019s more traditional side with minarets and markets bubbling below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stroll outside of the 16th<\/sup> century, Venetian walls of the Old City to find narrow streets leading to the modernist exhibition space of the A.G. Leventis Gallery<\/strong>. Reinvigorating the city\u2019s cultural offerings when it first opened in 2014, Space now exists as a world-class venue showcasing European artworks from the 16th<\/sup> to the 20th<\/sup> centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marvel at the hallucinatory folk art of Marc Chagall<\/strong> and masterworks by Renoir<\/strong> and Monet <\/strong>while gazing upon the thought-provoking and magnificent 17-m long piece by renowned Cypriot artist, Adamantios Diamantis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Head north toward the Lidras Street <\/strong>checkpoint to find yourself amid a maze of bustling, cobblestone streets; streets lined with a flurry of small cafes and artists\u2019 studios, stone buildings and arcaded passageways. Among the trinket sellers of the Buyuk Han<\/strong>, delve deep into the shops and you\u2019re bound to find a piece to take home and cherish forever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Owing to its multi-layered past, the gastronomic offerings of Nicosia are as diverse and eclectic of a city double its size. With piquant, mouth-watering wafts tantalising the taste buds, head to the rustic cooking haven of Evroulla<\/strong>, just off Lidras Street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pairing crispy-tender pork alongside delectable oven-baked potatoes, the crackle and ooze of juice with every bite is an explosion to the senses. If you\u2019re looking for something more affordable, join the locals at Christakis <\/strong>where 7 EUR gets you a hearty souvlaki grilled to perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s time to leave the city to head for the inviting turquoise waters of the Cypriot coast. Through the weaving country roads on your way to Limassol<\/strong>, gaze out upon the countryside to see a rural idyll of rolling fields exploding with a kaleidoscope of wildflowers. Amongst the olive groves, the archaeological ruins of Paphos<\/a> <\/strong>and Kouiron <\/strong>evoke the spirit and mysticism of more ancient history.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite fast becoming the island\u2019s most buzzing seaside town, Limassol <\/strong>retains an air of relaxed, slow-paced coastal living. The palm-fringed strip of its seafront promenade is the best place for people watching as jet-setting fashionista types rub shoulders with older locals to enjoy the opulent yet refreshing waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Look out to the horizon at sunset and bask in the serenity as you sit and watch the sunset over the sublime Mediterranean horizon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Head to the new marina to find the city\u2019s best restaurants teeming with fresh produce from the sea. Try for a table at Pyxida<\/strong>, a stylish waterfront restaurant where you can indulge in mouth-watering, crispy-sweet fried smelt alongside their fresh catches of the day, filleted at your table then served with a light butter sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How you end the meal is up to you. Will you choose the quintessential orange cake with mastic ice-cream or opt for the comfort of some Loukoum\u00e1des <\/strong>topped with nectarous honey and almonds? No matter the choice, you will not be disappointed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2019\/08\/Waking_Up-1024x683.jpg\")
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