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Get ready to welcome the new jewel of the capital – The People's Neighborhood that completely changed its appearance is delivered at the end of March (photo / video)

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Get ready to welcome the new jewel of the capital - The People's Neighborhood that completely changed its appearance is delivered at the end of March (photo / video)

After the surrender of Eleftherias Square, Stasikratous shopping triangle and Makariou Avenue, at the end of March, Nicosia acquires a new ornament that combines the modern with the old. Laiki Geitonia, a place of tradition and creation, loved by tourists and locals, is changing its face and is ready to welcome anyone who loves culture and tradition.

The works started at the end of January 2021 and it is estimated that they will be completed at the end of March 2022, as foreseen by the initial planning. The project approved by the Council of Ministers in 2018 concerned the landscaping of the Popular Neighborhood and the goal was to revitalize a neglected but historic area not only of Nicosia, but also of Cyprus. This traditional neighborhood is located on Aristokyprou and Praxandrou streets, while later it was extended to the surrounding streets within the city walls.

Get ready to welcome the new jewel of the capital - The People's Neighborhood that completely changed its appearance is delivered at the end of March (photo / video)

Get ready to welcome the new jewel of the capital - The People's Neighborhood that completely changed its appearance is delivered at the end of March (photo / video)

What is changing

Based on design, the project initially concerns the landscaping of the facades, the restoration of exterior masonry, the colors and frames as well as the roofs. In addition, the existing electrical installation of street lighting is completely replaced with the installation of new type luminaires, while the balconies are strengthened and upgraded, pergolas and canopies were constructed in outdoor dining areas and in exhibition / product display areas at the facades and store entrances.

Get ready to welcome the new jewel of the capital - The People's Neighborhood that completely changed its appearance is delivered at the end of March (photo / video)

Get ready to welcome the new jewel of the capital - The People's Neighborhood that completely changed its appearance is delivered at the end of March (photo / video)

In addition, an important goal of the Government and the Municipality of Nicosia, was to promote the elements of delivery, but also elements of product exhibition, to change the shop windows, while an important change is the placement of new signs and plates. Great importance is given, as in Eleftherias Square to the disabled, which is why an elevator was placed in the area for easy access of this specific group of our fellow citizens. Finally, the existing Underground Toilets of Laiki Neitonia were completely upgraded and renovated.

History and tradition

Laiki Geitonia was created with the aim of preserving the traditional character of Old Nicosia (period 1900) and utilizing the space by adding new constructions to create a center for the promotion of Folk Art and Culture as well as the creation of places for the sale of local products. . This traditional neighborhood is located on Aristokyprou and Praxandrou streets, while later it was extended to the surrounding streets within the city walls.

The operation of the Popular Neighborhood brought life and traffic to the area both during the day and at night. In Laiki Geitonia there are cultural sites, leisure areas (tavern, cafe, restaurant), shops and workshops.

Get ready to welcome the new jewel of the capital - The People's Neighborhood that completely changed its appearance is delivered at the end of March (photo / video)

The square of Laiki Geitonia, part of which is used as the space of the cafe – tavern, is paved, while around the square there are shops. In front of the shops and other buildings, paved courtyards were created, which are used for the exhibition of products of the laboratories and at the same time as a traffic area between the shops and the buildings . The cobbled streets that were built for the circulation of the public that are connected with galleries create interesting outdoor spaces and the traditional buildings of the area are characteristic of the traditional architectural heritage.

It was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Cyprus Spyros Kypriakou during the mayoralty of Lellos Demitriadis on December 21, 1983.

Source: politis.com.cy

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