Ledra Palace
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The Ledra Palace Hotel is located in central Nicosia, Cyprus and up to 1974 was one of the largest and most glamorous hotels of the capital.[1] Following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus it fell within the boundaries of the UN Buffer Zone and now serves as the headquarters of UNFICYP.[2] The Ledra Palace Hotel has played host to many high level meetings between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders.[3] It is often used as the venue for cultural events aiming at bringing the two communities closer together as well as for meetings of general interest.[4]
Since 2004 it has been the site of a designated crossing point of the Green Line separating de facto the Republic of Cyprus controlled areas from the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
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- ^ "A Letter From The Publisher", Time Magazine, July 29, 1974. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
- ^ "British Rescue Convoy Evacuates Foreigners; 380 Rescued From Hotel", New York Times, July 22, 1974. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
- ^ "Cyprus' religious leaders hold historic meeting", International Herald Tribune, The Associated Press, February 21, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
- ^ "Each Household may gain EUR 5500 from a Cyprus Solution", International Peace Research Institute, Oslo, Thursday 6. March 2008. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.