Gotcha!
Cans, cans, cans & more empty spray cans. Not really on the hunt for graffiti, but they kept popping-up in the corner of my eye. Once triggered you get hungry to discover more.And believe me, there are many inked places to explore.
Nicosia – Lefkoşa
The capital of Cyprus is a city with 2 characters, scars and divided by the green mile. South or Greek Cypriot part, has some fancy bars and lots of graffiti. The government invested to develop a district close to the green mile, but failed. Much of the shops & houses remain empty. Crossing the border is literary entering a different world.The north part, Turkish side, is much more alternative. Lot’s of atmosphere, ayran and – God knows why- plenty of lawyers.
Larnaca & Lazarus
In the shadow of no man’s land you can visit 2 ancient monuments.The Church of Saint Lazarus, a 9th century Byzantine church and the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque. Both symbols of the main religions in Cyprus. Pyla, 16 kms outside of Larnaca is a small village with a community center. From their rooftop terras you have a clear view over the area.Here we met a Cypriot who was victim of the country’s split.With a melancholic voice he told us that he was evicted of his house which was just in the middle of no man’s land. Because he’s a staff …