03.04.2024
Heroes’ Square in Limassol , one of the oldest squares in Cyprus, will be reconstructed while maintaining its historical value. The project will be subsidized by the European Regional Development Fund.
As part of the project, with an estimated cost of €3.4 million plus VAT, Heroes’ Square will be reimagined and modernized to become a high-end destination for morning and afternoon strolls, not just parties.
Essentially, the reconstruction aims to highlight the importance of the square through the historical and social facts, architectural and monumental elements that characterize this area, which to this day play an important role for the city.
The reconstruction will help revitalize the entire central part of the city by creating various pedestrian zones, one-way streets, and updating green spaces.
The upgrade plan calls for it to happen gradually over 18 months to keep the area open and residents and businesses to experience as little impact as possible.
Limassol Historical Square
Heroes’ Square, located on Independence Street, parallel to the shopping center of Limassol , was created in 1910, and the historical monument to heroes in its center was created in 1946.
Until about the early 1930s, it was a purely Turkish quarter, known as ” Kkesoglides ” after the owner of the area, the wealthy Turkish Syrian Kkesoglu .
Later it was opened to the Christians of the city, and many properties passed into their hands. Over the years, various artists began to visit the cafe on the square. Even political meetings were held on Heroes’ Square.
Around 2000, during the time of Mayor Dimitris Kontidis , Heroes’ Square changed again and was restored.
Now Heroes’ Square is an integral part of the center of Limassol , which is full of life. This is a meeting place for people of different ages, a place for relaxation and fun.
Today, the square houses restaurants, bars, cafes and various art galleries, as well as classrooms, laboratories and offices of ΤΕΠΑΚ, as well as student dormitories.
The hallmark of Heroes’ Square for many years has been the Rialto Theatre, which opened its doors in 1933 initially as a cinema. Today, Rialto hosts theatrical performances and other artistic events.
