HTML SitemapExplore

Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory — Attraction in Nicosia

Name
Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory
Description
Nearby attractions
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
Hippocratous 15-17, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Eleftheria Square
Konstantinou Palaiologou 20e, Nicosia 1010, Cyprus
Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church
59C7+G3M, Archaggelou Michael, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Postal Museum
Ayiou Savva 3Β, Nicosia 1015, Cyprus
Museum of the history of Cypriot Coinage
Faneromenis 86, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
A. G. Leventis Gallery
Anastasios G, 5, A.G. Leventi 1097, Nicosia, Cyprus
Omeriye Mosque
59C8+Q68, Platia Tillirias, Nicosia 1015, Cyprus
The Cyprus Museum
Mouseiou 1, Nicosia 1097, Cyprus
Fairy Tale Museum
Γρανικού 32, Nicosia 1010
The House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios - Ethnological Museum
Patriarchou Grigoriou 20, Nicosia 1015, Cyprus
Nearby restaurants
The Gym
89 Onasagorou Nicosia CY, 1011, Cyprus
Pieto
Ledras 207, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Il Forno Restaurant
Ledras 160, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Piatsa Gourounaki
Faneromenis 92 Nicosia CY 1011, Fanairomenis, Nicosia, Cyprus
Evroulla
Stoa Klokkari, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Burger Shop Nicosia
Aristotelous 9, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
To Anamma Traditional Restaurant
Ledra Street 89 Λευκωσία CY 1011, Ledras, Nicosia, Cyprus
Fanous Lebanese Restaurant
Solonos 7C, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Piatsa Gourounaki Express
Kostaki Pantelidi, Nicosia 1010, Cyprus
Patio Cocktail Bar
Alexander the Great 55, Nicosia 1010, Cyprus
Nearby local services
Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum
Γρανικού 44, Nicosia 1010, Cyprus
Bandabulia Market - Αγορά Αγίου Αντωνίου
Municipal Market, Kuyumcular Sk, Nicosia 99010
Rüstem Kitabevi
59G6+VFR, Girne Cd, Lefkoşa 99010
Fulbright Center Cyprus - UN buffer zone
59G3+VVR, Nicosia 1102, Cyprus
Nearby hotels
Centrum Hotel
Eleftherias Square, Pasikratous 15, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Madama Residence
Πύθωνος 11, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Royiatiko Hotel
Apollonos 27, Nicosia 1010, Cyprus
Klokkari Stays
Στοά 2, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Sky Hotel
59C6+8V2, Solonos, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Kipros Accomodation
Vasiliou Voulgaroktonou, Nicosia 1010, Cyprus
The Tony The Place To Stay
Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
Delphi Hotel
Kostaki Pantelidi 24, Nicosia 1010, Cyprus
Gate22
Konstantinou Palaiologou 23, Nicosia 1015, Cyprus
Castelli Hotel Nicosia
38 Ouzounian Street, Nicosia 1010, Cyprus
Related posts
Keywords
Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory tourism.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory hotels.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory bed and breakfast. flights to Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory attractions.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory restaurants.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory local services.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory travel.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory travel guide.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory travel blog.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory pictures.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory photos.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory travel tips.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory maps.Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory things to do.
Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory
CyprusCyprusNicosiaShacolas Tower Museum and Observatory

Basic Info

Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory

Arsinoe 97, Nicosia 1011, Cyprus
4.3(487)
Open until 5:00 PM
Save
spot

Ratings & Description

Info

Cultural
Scenic
Accessibility
attractions: The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia, Eleftheria Square, Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church, Postal Museum, Museum of the history of Cypriot Coinage, A. G. Leventis Gallery, Omeriye Mosque, The Cyprus Museum, Fairy Tale Museum, The House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios - Ethnological Museum, restaurants: The Gym, Pieto, Il Forno Restaurant, Piatsa Gourounaki, Evroulla, Burger Shop Nicosia, To Anamma Traditional Restaurant, Fanous Lebanese Restaurant, Piatsa Gourounaki Express, Patio Cocktail Bar, local businesses: Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum, Bandabulia Market - Αγορά Αγίου Αντωνίου, Rüstem Kitabevi, Fulbright Center Cyprus - UN buffer zone
logoLearn more insights from Wanderboat AI.
Phone
+357 22 674139
Open hoursSee all hours
Fri10 AM - 5 PMOpen

Plan your stay

hotel
Pet-friendly Hotels in Nicosia
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Affordable Hotels in Nicosia
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.
hotel
Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Nicosia
Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Reviews

Live events

Visit Nicosias Green Line & buffer zone
Visit Nicosias Green Line & buffer zone
Mon, Jan 19 • 8:30 AM
Nicosia, Nicosia, 1102, Cyprus
View details
Immerse yourself in the walled city
Immerse yourself in the walled city
Sat, Jan 17 • 8:30 AM
Nicosia, Nicosia, 1011, Cyprus
View details
Weave the Cyprus Traditional Phytiotiko..
Weave the Cyprus Traditional Phytiotiko..
Fri, Jan 23 • 9:00 AM
Agios Dometios, Nicosia, 2361, Cyprus
View details

Nearby attractions of Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia

Eleftheria Square

Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church

Postal Museum

Museum of the history of Cypriot Coinage

A. G. Leventis Gallery

Omeriye Mosque

The Cyprus Museum

Fairy Tale Museum

The House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios - Ethnological Museum

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia

4.7

(364)

Open until 4:30 PM
Click for details
Eleftheria Square

Eleftheria Square

4.6

(741)

Open 24 hours
Click for details
Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church

Archangel Michael Trypiotis Church

4.6

(58)

Closed
Click for details
Postal Museum

Postal Museum

4.6

(24)

Open until 3:00 PM
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory

The Gym

Pieto

Il Forno Restaurant

Piatsa Gourounaki

Evroulla

Burger Shop Nicosia

To Anamma Traditional Restaurant

Fanous Lebanese Restaurant

Piatsa Gourounaki Express

Patio Cocktail Bar

The Gym

The Gym

4.7

(604)

$$

Open until 1:00 AM
Click for details
Pieto

Pieto

4.6

(549)

Open until 2:00 AM
Click for details
Il Forno Restaurant

Il Forno Restaurant

4.3

(390)

Open until 11:00 PM
Click for details
Piatsa Gourounaki

Piatsa Gourounaki

4.8

(1.2K)

Open until 3:30 PM
Click for details

Nearby local services of Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory

Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum

Bandabulia Market - Αγορά Αγίου Αντωνίου

Rüstem Kitabevi

Fulbright Center Cyprus - UN buffer zone

Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum

Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum

4.9

(436)

Click for details
Bandabulia Market - Αγορά Αγίου Αντωνίου

Bandabulia Market - Αγορά Αγίου Αντωνίου

4.3

(199)

Click for details
Rüstem Kitabevi

Rüstem Kitabevi

4.8

(315)

Click for details
Fulbright Center Cyprus - UN buffer zone

Fulbright Center Cyprus - UN buffer zone

4.2

(10)

Click for details
Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!
Wanderboat LogoWanderboat

Your everyday Al companion for getaway ideas

CompanyAbout Us
InformationAI Trip PlannerSitemap
SocialXInstagramTiktokLinkedin
LegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy

Get the app

© 2025 Wanderboat. All rights reserved.

Reviews of Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory

4.3
(487)
avatar
2.0
8y

Could be more… Should be more.

Although on the 11th floor of the tallest building in the vicinity, Nicosia offers neither the breathtaking views nor any really exceptional architectural significance from above. Yes, some history is recited on tape, and in several languages, and yes, there are binoculars to view any details of the buildings by one's own preference. And no, it's nowhere near as much as any picturesque/historic European capital or even just an architecturally uniform one, or at least green... And that doesn't reflect the relatively rich history of the place (the city has been continuously inhabited for over 4500 years, for instance, with a vast historical array of cultural swaps and former glory, but fleetingly mentioned in unconnected bits of dates and irrelevant information) which is deliberately and conveniently obliterated in its entirety, with mere references to more ideologically ‘important’ areas, while stressing useless and trivial dates and times... Not worth it really. You can get all these references and history (with professional photography to back it up) online. I'm sorry to say that Google in this case seems to provide a richer experience, although neither Google, nor especially the Tower even closely represent the beauty and vastness of the diverse multi-layered multi-composed and multi-cultural history that reflects the city's exciting past. 2 stars only because it offers...

   Read more
avatar
4.0
25w

Durante mi estancia en Nicosia, decidí visitar la Torre Shacolas, y fue sin duda una de las experiencias más interesantes para comprender la ciudad desde otra perspectiva, tanto literal como simbólicamente. Situada en plena Ledra Street, una de las arterias más transitadas y emblemáticas del centro histórico, la torre ofrece algo más que vistas: ofrece contexto, memoria e identidad.

La torre, aunque no es especialmente alta en comparación con rascacielos de otras ciudades, es uno de los pocos edificios que permiten tener una vista panorámica de 360° sobre toda Nicosia, tanto del sector sur (controlado por la República de Chipre) como del norte (la autoproclamada República Turca del Norte de Chipre). Desde lo alto, se pueden ver claramente la línea divisoria, las murallas venecianas, los principales monumentos, y lo más impactante: cómo una ciudad puede estar físicamente unida pero políticamente dividida.

El observatorio está en la planta 11 del edificio, que también alberga tiendas y una cafetería en pisos inferiores. La entrada es muy asequible (alrededor de 2,50 €), y al subir encuentras un pequeño pero muy bien presentado museo, con paneles informativos, narraciones en varios idiomas y fotografías antiguas que muestran cómo era la ciudad antes de la división. Es una forma excelente de conectar lo que estás viendo desde las alturas con su historia reciente y pasada.

El ambiente en el observatorio es tranquilo, y hay telescopios y prismáticos disponibles para acercarte a detalles lejanos, como los minaretes de la mezquita Selimiye (antigua catedral gótica), el palacio presidencial, o incluso edificios abandonados en la zona de amortiguamiento controlada por la ONU. Estar allí arriba te permite tener una visión clara de la complejidad política y humana de Nicosia, algo que a pie de calle no siempre se percibe con tanta nitidez.

Me gustó especialmente que la visita combina historia, paisaje urbano y reflexión personal. No es solo subir a mirar desde arriba, es comprender mejor dónde estás y por qué esta ciudad es tan única en el mundo. Además, la ubicación es ideal: una vez bajas, puedes seguir explorando la ciudad antigua, cruzar a la parte norte por el checkpoint de Ledra o tomar algo en la cafetería del piso sexto, que también tiene buenas vistas.

Si tuviera que poner un “pero”, sería que el museo podría tener más información interactiva o vídeos para contextualizar aún más, pero por el precio que se paga y lo que ofrece, es una visita imprescindible si estás en Nicosia.

En resumen, la Torre Shacolas es mucho más que un mirador: es una experiencia visual, histórica y emocional que ayuda a entender el alma dividida de la capital chipriota. Subir a lo alto y contemplar la ciudad en toda su complejidad me pareció un momento de esos que uno recuerda con claridad tiempo después. Totalmente...

   Read more
avatar
2.0
2y

Unfriendly staff made me feel uncomfortable. There was nobody at the counter when I came, but I was directly informed by a cleaning lady that I will pay as soon as the cashier lady comes (which to me is common sense and the entrance fee was displayed understandably, but the tone seemed harsh to me). I continued to watch the exibithion and was a bit rudely asked later to pay in the middle of video watching. I understand they probably have a history with visitors who did not pay the entrance fee, but to me this kind of behaviour seemed very embarrasing. Windows were not really clean, although interactive info tables, video and timeline wall were good. Overall, I left soon and would not really recommend just because...

   Read more
Page 1 of 7
Previous
Next

Posts

Eliška BrabcováEliška Brabcová
Unfriendly staff made me feel uncomfortable. There was nobody at the counter when I came, but I was directly informed by a cleaning lady that I will pay as soon as the cashier lady comes (which to me is common sense and the entrance fee was displayed understandably, but the tone seemed harsh to me). I continued to watch the exibithion and was a bit rudely asked later to pay in the middle of video watching. I understand they probably have a history with visitors who did not pay the entrance fee, but to me this kind of behaviour seemed very embarrasing. Windows were not really clean, although interactive info tables, video and timeline wall were good. Overall, I left soon and would not really recommend just because off the staff.
Ulrich WrocinUlrich Wrocin
Absolutely unfriendly and rude staff (cashier). We came on May 7 at the opening time. Only 10 minutes or even later cashier arrived and opened the space. There was an inappropriate behavior when I paid her attention that there could be more guests if she had been more punctual at her job. I saw that several guys in the line changed their mind and left because there was no certainty if anybody would finally open the spot. It’s a shame to have this kind of personnel at municipal venues with tourists visiting from all over the world. Moreover her reaction made me doubt if she was mentally healthy. Disappointed. The spot itself is quite good. But is not worth waiting for long anyway.
Michael ŠubákMichael Šubák
Let's say it's a 360-degree view. 🌍 But overall, it's more like 270°. 🎯 Some parts you can even see for free. 🌿 The entrance fee is only €2.50, which is not much. 💶 The staff was very friendly, 😊 and there was also a short film about the history of the city in several languages. 🎥 I also liked the interactive displays with explanations about the landmarks in the distance. 🏙️ The toilets are on the 9th floor, and you can see most of the western side from there. 🚻
See more posts
See more posts
hotel
Find your stay

Pet-friendly Hotels in Nicosia

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Unfriendly staff made me feel uncomfortable. There was nobody at the counter when I came, but I was directly informed by a cleaning lady that I will pay as soon as the cashier lady comes (which to me is common sense and the entrance fee was displayed understandably, but the tone seemed harsh to me). I continued to watch the exibithion and was a bit rudely asked later to pay in the middle of video watching. I understand they probably have a history with visitors who did not pay the entrance fee, but to me this kind of behaviour seemed very embarrasing. Windows were not really clean, although interactive info tables, video and timeline wall were good. Overall, I left soon and would not really recommend just because off the staff.
Eliška Brabcová

Eliška Brabcová

hotel
Find your stay

Affordable Hotels in Nicosia

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Get the Appoverlay
Get the AppOne tap to find yournext favorite spots!
Absolutely unfriendly and rude staff (cashier). We came on May 7 at the opening time. Only 10 minutes or even later cashier arrived and opened the space. There was an inappropriate behavior when I paid her attention that there could be more guests if she had been more punctual at her job. I saw that several guys in the line changed their mind and left because there was no certainty if anybody would finally open the spot. It’s a shame to have this kind of personnel at municipal venues with tourists visiting from all over the world. Moreover her reaction made me doubt if she was mentally healthy. Disappointed. The spot itself is quite good. But is not worth waiting for long anyway.
Ulrich Wrocin

Ulrich Wrocin

hotel
Find your stay

The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

hotel
Find your stay

Trending Stays Worth the Hype in Nicosia

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Let's say it's a 360-degree view. 🌍 But overall, it's more like 270°. 🎯 Some parts you can even see for free. 🌿 The entrance fee is only €2.50, which is not much. 💶 The staff was very friendly, 😊 and there was also a short film about the history of the city in several languages. 🎥 I also liked the interactive displays with explanations about the landmarks in the distance. 🏙️ The toilets are on the 9th floor, and you can see most of the western side from there. 🚻
Michael Šubák

Michael Šubák

See more posts
See more posts