ledra street crossing point

It's a must but organised its not on way out took 15 mins and only 4 folk in front of us on way back through Turkish side about 8 folk in our queue took 30 minutes lol the staff wander off talk to each other it's as If the queuing public don't exist...

This is a crossing point ?From Cyprus to Cyprus The point is that Cyprus wAs invaded and split into two parts,,Nice to visit and see all the islandBut I did not leave thinking it is two parts It's a small island that has been riot apart

don't forget your passport. see both sides of Nicosia, sadly divided, a shame that the two cultures are split

It's a must to visit and have your passport checked twice in 20 metres. Better to go when it's hot not Feb. The Cypriot people however are wonderfully friendly and this division in the nation is sad. I wasn't motivated to wander far into the Turkish side and soon turned back

Quick Walk over into the north, walk up passed the shops, a lovely mosque and market. Worth seeing. Nice friendly cafés, very good prices

The crossing is simple and fairly efficient. If leaving the Greek side your passport is checked and then it's a 100 m walk to the Turkish passport control, through an early quiet no mans land!The Turks check your passport and give you a simple form to fill; you will only complete your name and they fill in your passport number. They stamp that form, and on your return do it again. No passport stamps.It's well worth a few hours in the northern side. Pick up a map in the booth just after the Turkish control point. It's all easily doable on foot, and mirrors the walls of the southern side.

Our group did not need a visa to enter into Turkish Cyprus. Before crossing 'the Green Line' on the right is part of 'No Man's Land' which has remained untouched since 1974ish. It is marked off with sandbags, barrels and barbed wire which definitely gives the area a ’ghost town' feel. As for the crossing it was easy. If visiting Cyprus seeing both the Turkish and Greek sides is a must!

The old city of Nicosia surrounded by the historic Venetian walls, offers a pleasant experience for tourist visitors. It incorporates shops, cafes, shopping mall, tourist shopping, restaurants, old Byzantine Church, basically along and near the pedestrian streets of Ledra and Onasagorou.

If you ever come to Cyprus, your major interests would usually be sun sea sand focused. But you'd miss out on a whole lot if you fail to pass through the Ledra Street Crossing Point, the pedestrian crossing gate of the last divided capital in Europe. The old city is split into half with a buffer zone and north and south of the the city are quite different. The south is more of a modern nature with international shops and restaurants whereas the north has a more oriental feel, with lots of historical must see spots standing as if they were lost in time. Don't miss it. As it would be one of the most important experiences of your visit.

This site is basically the crossing point to Turkish Cyprus, so physically there's not much to see except a little shack manned by policemen. However, it's a must go point for anyone visiting the area, as it clearly shows the complexity in this small island.

Just a step and you are out of a country and into another one. The boarder line is just demarcated with a blue ribbon I guess, ions hardly know that he is at a boarder until the immgration ask u of a Visa... Lol

A beautiful street - Ledras - for a walk to relax. Lots of shops (modern and traditional), cafes and restaurants in the mixed old - new buildings! Very sad to stop at the barricade in Ledras after the Turks invention in the country in1974 and still occupated by them since the war making Nicosia the only devided capital in the EE. Do Not recommend crossing to the occupied half of Cyprus - its like you accept it as a different country and also its dangerous!

Quite easy now to cross over to the Turkish side. the crossing has been cleaned up overthe last 4/5 years and, unless you meet a coach party, takes little time to go through. Worth it just to see the real difference between the two sides. The Mosque is interesting and the clothes are very reasonable (yes they are fake but so what). Most restaurants are very good value.

Its a shame to see a country still split in half by the turkish invasion that happened in 1974. Its all very nice walking through Ledra street shops, cafes, shopping and the sights the history. Until you get to the end of the street and to cross to the other side were the turkish border is they want to see passports. You are not permitted if you do not have one with you. Lets face it your not actually leaving Cyprus your still in the same country.

Efficien and quick. Unfortunately they also found I had an outstanding warrant for speeding during a previous visit to the Northern Military occupied area some years agao!I understand that this is not uncommon.We were visiting the Whirling Dervish Temple which is open daily.