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Follow the demilitarized zone that separates the Turkish and Greek Cypriot communities. See abandoned buildings, military checkpoints, and 16th-century fortifications, sample some local coffee.

Highlights

• Explore the Ledra Palace Hotel, symbol of the divided city's past and present
• Visit the buffer zone, a unique and poignant reminder of the city's division
• Discover the Venetian walls, a fortifications dating back to the 16th century
• Walk the vibrant Ledra Street and see the monumental checkpoint

Description

Gain insights into the current situation in Nicosia's Buffer Zone (Green Line) as you explore streets that are hard to discover without the experience of a local guide. You will see the Venetian walls and how they form a border around the old city, so unusual that once seen on a map will never be forgotten as a design synonymous with the unique shape of this ancient fortification. Our meeting point is located in a central location in the west of Nicosia and close to the old city. We will meet at a convenient parking lot where facilities are available, just before the Ledra Palace Hotel Checkpoint. The main bus station is an 8-minute walk from our meeting point. This guided walk offers a unique journey through the divided city, bridging its Greek and Turkish sides. We'll begin by stepping into the UN-controlled area, where the iconic Ledra Palace Hotel stands as a silent witness to history. Once a symbol of glamour, this bullet-scarred building now serves as a headquarters for UN peacekeepers. You will witness life having evolved along either side of this schism, something once impossible to do until recent agreements between the two sides to open border crossings. We will explore Ledra Street located at the heart of the aforementioned walled city now, once again rekindled to one of the most popular pedestrian commercial streets. See abandoned buildings reclaimed by nature through decades of lost time and scarred by bullet holes, military outposts, and barricades. You'll witness everyday life unfolding along this historic boundary, a powerful testament to the city's layered past. This experience is a powerful testament to the city's past, present, and the hopeful signs of a reunified future. Our walk will end at Ledra Street.

Includes

Guided Walk Inside the Buffer Zone by the Ledra Palace Hotel Visits to Historical Landmarks Entry Fees (If any apply) Suggestions & tips for seeing the rest of the island Recommendations for the best local food in the city Transportation for an extra fee (please contact me advance)

Important Information

• You will find your guide waiting for you right opposite the Ledra Palace Parking Lot, there is a very small Café (EKO) there and I will be waiting for you outside the little Café.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund