Nicosia has won a big award. It is Europe's Best Cultural Destination for 2026. The city of Nicosia told everyone this good news. A group called European Best Destinations chose Nicosia.
Nicosia has a special culture. It has old history and new art. Many travellers voted for Nicosia. Over 22,000 people from 131 countries helped choose.
European Best Destinations picks a place every year. They use expert ideas and votes from people. Nicosia got a very high score. It got 18.6 out of 20 points. This was more than other cities.
Nicosia is Europe's only divided capital. This makes its culture very special. The city's history helps its culture grow. Many people worked hard to show Nicosia. They showed it is a lively city.
This award is great for Nicosia. It will make the city more famous. More visitors will come to Nicosia. This will make its culture even better.