Cities are an expression of the culture and history of their inhabitants. Nicosia the last divided city in Europe has a colourful and interesting history which is documented in its architecture. Images of houses, street views or of architectonic details such as windows, doors etc. can be used as triggers for various projects both in formal and in informal learning. Here are some ideas for such activities:
Activity 1
Learn more about the architecture of Nicosia. Go to the website and collect as much information as you can. Make a list with the interesting material and compare the information you get with the photos shown below.Activity 2
Look at the pictures on the following links
What do you see? What information do you get? How are these buildings in relation to the buildings shown on the photos below. Describe the differences and similarities.
