Shacolas observatory

The Shacolas Observatory is located on the eleventh floor of the Shacolas Tower, a high-rise in Nicosia's Old Town that was completed in 1959 and remained the tallest building on the island until 1978. It serves as both a cultural institution and an observation deck, offering sweeping panoramic views of the capital. Inside, you can browse historic photographs and topographical descriptions tracing the development of the Old Town. The experience is rounded out by optical instruments such as telescopes and binoculars, as well as a multilingual audiovisual presentation on the city's history.