Omeriye mosque, located in the southern (Greek) part of Nicosia was originally an Augustinian monastery, which was built in the XIV century in honour of the virgin Mary. This monastery was one of the three most important churches of the city.

But during the attack of the Ottomans, the monastery was almost completely destroyed. After the Ottomans conquered these lands, in 1570-1571, they turned the monastery into a mosque, the newly rebuilt destroyed part of the building. Moreover, in the repair, according to some historical sources, were used headstones from the graves of noblemen, once buried on the monastery grounds.

The present name of the mosque is connected with the Turkish Caliph Omar, which some believe is a relative of the prophet Muhammad. And commander Lala Mustafa Pasha who ordered and a mosque was built, believed that the monastery was erected on the spot where in the VII century Omar stopped to rest during their journey in Egypt. Moreover, it is believed that in this place and later he was buried. The mosque itself is relatively small and consists of only a few rooms with high ceilings. The walls of these rooms are decorated with beautiful paintings.

During the renovation of dilapidated buildings, the tower of the chapel was turned into a traditional mosques minaret, which is now one of the highest in the city. And recently in Amerie was renovated, including has been fully restored southern part of the beautiful garden, located near the mosque.

Omeriye mosque is famous because is the only existing Muslim mosque in the Greek part of Nicosia. However, she is open to tourists, regardless of their religion.