Shacolas Tower Museum & Observatory, Nicosia

Although I came here at the end of my trip to Nicosia, this tower museum would be a good starting point. You get a decent view of the city, including the occupied side. There are panels pointing out buildings of significance and there is a movie clip that provides a brief overview of the city's history. Cost was 2,50 euros (April 2019).

You could observe the city from the highest building and listen to its history. Worth spending half an hour here