# Law Courts, Nicosia, Cyprus: what it is and when to go > Law Courts, Nicosia is a historical building in Nicosia, Cyprus (Mahkemeler Binası). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/british-colonial-law-courts/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Historical building in Nicosia, Cyprus · History - **Local name:** Mahkemeler Binası - **Where:** Cyprus - **Best time:** March to June and September to November. - **Nearest airport:** LCA Larnaca, 42 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 35.17848, 33.3605 ## What it is and where Law Courts, Nicosia is a historical building in Nicosia, Cyprus (Mahkemeler Binası). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. The buildings used as public offices were built in 1901, on the site of the last Lusignan Palace, during the British Colonial period. They were made of cut yellow sandstone. Notice the British Royal coat of arms on the east side, close to the fountain. It is in [Nicosia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/nicosia/), where this site lists 93 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 35.17848, 33.3605; the nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA, Larnaca), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cyprus (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.178479%2C33.360499) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.178479%2C33.360499) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/historia/) places in Cyprus. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Law Courts, Nicosia is **March to June and September to November**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 53 | | February | Possible | 10 h 43 | | March | Best time | 11 h 44 | | April | Best time | 12 h 54 | | May | Best time | 13 h 51 | | June | Best time | 14 h 21 | | July | Possible | 14 h 09 | | August | Possible | 13 h 20 | | September | Best time | 12 h 13 | | October | Best time | 11 h 05 | | November | Best time | 10 h 07 | | December | Possible | 9 h 38 | In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Cyprus in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Cyprus To enter Cyprus there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Cyprus checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112 · 199. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Sarayönü Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/sarayonu-camii/): Mosque in Northern Cyprus · 84 m - [Büyük Hamam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/buyuk-hamam/): Building in Iplik Bazar–Korkut Effendi, North Nicosia · 219 m - [Kumarcilar Han](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/kumarcilar-hani/): History · 252 m - [Arab Ahmet Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/arab-ahmet-mosque/): Mosque in Northern Cyprus · 278 m - [Mevlevi Tekke Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/museo-mevleli/): Museum · 289 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/). ## More in Cyprus: History - [Khirokitia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/choirokoitia-neolithic-settlement/): archaeological site in Cyprus - [Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/lala-mustafa-pasha-mosque-st-nicholas-s-cathedral/): mosque in Northern Cyprus, former catholic cathedral - [Salamis, Cyprus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/bath-gymnasium-complex/): historical state on Cyprus and archaeological site - [Kantara Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/castillo-de-kantara/): Fortification - [Kourion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/curium/): ancient city, excavation area - [Hala Sultan Tekke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/hala-sultan-tekke/): mosque in Cyprus Every Cyprus place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Law Courts, Nicosia? It is a historical building in Nicosia, Cyprus (Mahkemeler Binası in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Law Courts, Nicosia? March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. ### How do you get to Law Courts, Nicosia? The nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), 42 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.178479%2C33.360499) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cyprus is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cyprus map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Sarayönü Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/sarayonu-camii/), [Büyük Hamam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/buyuk-hamam/), [Kumarcilar Han](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/kumarcilar-hani/). The rest is in [the Cyprus guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chipre/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/467191939), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20760338), CC0. More about Law Courts, Nicosia on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Courts%2C_Nicosia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).