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This cafe and shop has been around since 1935 and is famous for its own brand of coffee
which is even imported to the US. The friendly owner makes her own delicious cakes
each day.
Street Corner Pub BAR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Osman Paşa Caddesi; h noon-2am)
Look for the pink Cadillac poised precariously on the roof at this popular Irish pub with
its frothy ale on tap and live music on Wednesdays.
Atolye Cadi Kazani Cafe CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Tanzimat Sk 77; h 5pm-1am; W )
Artist-run small cafe and bar tucked down a side street. The owner's artwork is on the
walls and there is regular live jazz which accentuates the laid-back, cosmo mood of the
place.
Solomajia CLUB
( % 227 7901; Kurtuluş Meydanı; h 10pm-late)
On the northern side of town, this is a popular venue for those who like a little skirt-swirl-
ing salsa, starting with a 90-minute warm-up class, followed by a live band playing Latin,
reggae and pop.
7 Shopping
The Büyük Han is the best place for tourists to pick up some memorable souvenirs, with
genuine arts and crafts for sale.
Koza SILK
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Büyük Han; h 10am-7pm)
Cyprus' heritage of producing silk from silkworms and the once ubiquitous mulberry tree
comes alive in this shop where owner Munise and her elderly mother hand weave the silk
patterns. The patterns were traditionally used for picture frames, or simply as framed wall
decorations themselves.
Senay Erkut CRAFTS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Büyük Han; h 10am-7pm)
Beautiful handmade ceramic jewellery with a floral theme. Make fabulous, inexpensive
and unusual gifts.
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