13.7.08

10 things they never tell you about living in Nicosia


1- There is no sea or beach… but a Mall next to a forest!

2- They say the traffic is so bad that the word Nicosia has become synonymous to the word traffic. When you say ‘I’m in Nicosia’ what you really mean is; ‘I’m in traffic.’

3- Shopping is the sport of Nicosia, the way sunbathing is the main sport in Limassol

4- The occupation is more of an abstract idea in Limassol, whereas in Nicosia, you are actually in the divided city and politics is everywhere.

5- The Turkish flag on Pentadaktylos, is a nuisance and an offence but I use to it orientate myself in the city, as I always get lost.

6- Nicosia has better coffee shops than anywhere in Cyprus

7- There are 8 areas to Nicosia the City: Nicosia, Strovolo, Anglanzia, Engomi, Agios Dometios, Lakatamia, Latsia and Geri. But did you know that the Presidential Palace is geographically in Strovolo but placed in the Nicosia Municipality. Strovolo is actually larger than Nicosia itself and resembles a jungle.

8- The clubs in Nicosia are in apartment blocks. Floor 2: Lawyer’s office. Floor 3: Versus!

9- In Limassol we have the zoo filled with animals. In Nicosia we have Zoo filled with party-animals!

10- It’s our nation’s capital, and wherever you are from, even Limassol like me… you should respect it! After all, where else can you find a city filled with corrupt politicians and civil servants?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

"The Turkish flag...I use to it orientate myself in the city, as I always get lost" i do that all the time as well!!! especially when lost in fucking strovolos