Ledra Street is the main shopping thoroughfare in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. It links Northern and Southern Nicosia, and is important to the recent history of Cyprus, as it was sealed for 34 years to separate the Greeks and Turkish Cypriots. Today, the street is a great place to visit when shopping in Nicosia.
Getting there
Finding Ledra street is pretty easy once you are in Nicosia. It starts in the Lefkosia district, and runs up North to the D’Avila Bastion. You will be able to find it with any map of Nicosia.
Things to do in Ledra StreetOn Ledra street itself you will find some fairly mainstream shops like Marks and Spencer, Debenhams and Starbucks. However, explore the surrounding area and you will find traditional jewellers, and diverse shoe and fabric shops. You can also head over to Laiki Geitonia for the souvenir shops, or go to Makariou Avenue and Stasikratous street for the big and expensive brands. Ledra street also has some nice restaurants and coffee shops
Also in the nearby area you will find the Shacolas Tower Observatory, the Cyprus Postal and Philatelic Museum, and the Leventis Museum.
Bring your passport when visiting Ledra street, because if you cross the border into North Cyprus, you will need to get a stamp from the officials.
