Ledra Street and Border Crossing
4.6
Nicosia1-2 hours
Historic pedestrian street and crossing point
About
Ledra Street is the main pedestrian shopping artery of old Nicosia, lined with historic facades, modern shops, and lively outdoor cafes. The street ends abruptly at the UN buffer zone, where a pedestrian checkpoint allows visitors to cross between the southern Republic of Cyprus and the northern Turkish Cypriot sector.
Highlights
What makes this place special
01
The Green Line checkpoint
Walk through the historic border gate separating the two sides of the city.
02
Outdoor cafes
Relax with a traditional frappe or lemonade right next to the buffer zone.
03
The historic architecture
Admire the beautiful nineteenth-century facades that have been carefully restored.
Things to Know
Tips for your visit
- •You must carry a valid passport to pass through the border checkpoint
- •The crossing is open twenty-four hours a day and is completely free
- •Both Euros and Turkish Lira are accepted at shops on respective sides of the crossing
