Nicosia – the capital of Cyprus

Updated June 11, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Nicosia (Lefkoşa) is the world’s last divided capital, a city split by the United Nations Buffer Zone (the Green Line) since 1974, where centuries of Venetian, Ottoman, British, Greek, and Turkish heritage collide in a fascinating urban landscape of medieval walls, Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, and a contemporary café culture that somehow thrives across the […]

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Genova – beautiful port with lots of secrets, Italy

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Genova does not reveal itself easily. This ancient port city hides its beauty in narrow alleyways called caruggi where laundry stretches between buildings and the scent of fresh pesto drifts from open windows. The old town is a labyrinth of medieval streets that spill out into grand piazzas and hidden courtyards. A massive aquarium now […]

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