Nicosia, Cyprus has won an important award. It is now Europe's Best Cultural Destination for 2026. The European Best Destinations (EBD) organisation gave this honour. The award shows Nicosia is growing as a centre for European culture. Many other cities were considered. Nicosia is now a top cultural place in Europe.
Experts and the public chose the winner. More than 22,000 travellers voted. They came from 131 countries. Nicosia received the most points. It scored 18.6 out of 20. This is a very good score. Nicosia beat cities like Florence and Vienna. These cities are known for their history and art.
The award shows Nicosia is becoming more famous internationally. Travellers like its real city experiences. The judges liked how Nicosia mixes old history with new art. This mix, with its Mediterranean style, impressed people. The city has many artists and new cultural projects. This has gained attention from around the world.
Nicosia is also Europe's last divided capital. This was seen as a special cultural and historical point. This situation makes Nicosia unique. It adds a deep history and interesting story. The award shows Nicosia has a good plan. It wants to be a modern city that respects its past. It is investing in art and growing.
The city government thanked everyone. They thanked cultural groups, artists, and people in Nicosia. This award makes Nicosia important in Europe and the world. More visitors are expected. They will come for its history, art, and charm. Nicosia will keep supporting arts and culture. This will improve life for its people.