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Bayraktar Mosque

Built and expanded gradually during the 18th and 19th centuries, around the tomb of an unknown Ottoman flagbearer (bayraktar) who fell during the conquest of Cyprus in 1570. The mosque went through some rough times during the violent decades after World War II, being bombed three times and heavily vandalized in 1975, possibly in retribution for the Turkish invasion. Since 2003 it has been open to worshippers again.

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Artisans Burgerbar
Hamburgers that can be customized in many different ways, also serves salads, different small dishes, and steaks. Reportedly very good burgers, though prices are a bit steep.
Sun–Thu 12:00-22:30, Fri Sat 12:00-23:00small dishes €5-10, burgers around €13, steaks €15-25 (Apr 2020)
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Cyprus Postal Museum
Presents the postal history from the Venetian era, and has a very large collection of stamps.
Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00, Sat 09:00-13:00
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Plato's Bar
Long-established and popular, in the old city in an old converted house. Prides itself on its incredible range of beers, wines, malts and spirits selection. Good food menu. Has a beautiful yard open all year round featuring two massive fireplaces in the Winter. Nice Rock, Blues, Indie and Alternative sounds. Opens at 20:00 all year round. Entrance is not allowed to men with sleeveless T-shirts.
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Ömeriye Mosque
Open for both worshipers and visitors, Ömeriye is regarded as the most important mosque in the non-Turkish part of Cyprus. The mosque was built in 1571, when the island came under Ottoman rule after the Ottoman-Venetian War.