Shacolas Tower or Ledras Tower | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Office Observatory Museum Business Center Conference hall |
Location | Nicosia, Cyprus |
Completed | 1959 |
Owner | CYREIT AIF Variable Capital Investment Company PLC |
Management | CYREIT AIF Variable Capital Investment Company PLC |
Height | |
Roof | 50 meters |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 11 floors |
Floor area | 7.300 square |
Lifts/elevators | 11 floors |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Raglan Squire |
Developer | Costas Manglis |
The Shacolas Tower or Ledras Tower (Greek: Πύργος Σιακόλα) is a highrise building in Nicosia, Cyprus. It was completed in 1959. It was built by Costas Manglis and was formerly known as the Manglis Tower, which housed the offices of the General Engineering and Hellenic Mining Company.[1] It is located in the old town of Nicosia and it was the tallest building in Cyprus until 1978. The first 5 floors are H&M department stores and the 6th floor used to be a cafeteria offering a panoramic view of the old city. The 11th floor is an observatory and museum overlooking the whole capital. There are telescopes, binoculars and a recorded feature on the history of the capital.[2]