Nicosia (Lefkosia in Cypriot) is one of the European capitals most unjustly snubbed by tourists. It is the last divided capital in the world: a geographical, political and cultural division between Greece and Turkey. For tourists, this fracture is an element that adds further fascination to this city with a millenary history, surprisingly rich in museums, monuments and cultural attractions. Although the wounds left by the dramatic episodes of the Turkish occupation are still open, today Nicosia is a modern and lively city enlivened by cultural ferment and nightlife. It really doesn’t deserve the treatment that most tourists give it, which is a quick half-day visit. Stay longer, taking advantage of the cheap hotel prices (much lower than those on the coast) and savor the magical atmosphere of this undiscovered capital.