Anexartisias Street (Greek: Οδός Ανεξαρτησίας, romanized: Odós Anexartisías, lit. 'Independence street') is located in the Old Town of Limassol and is considered the main shopping street of the city, surpassing Makariou Avenue.[1] It hosts many retail stores as well as Gregori Afxentiou Square, where events, including the Limassol Carnival, are held.[2]
 Anexartisias Street | |
| Native name | Ανεξαρτησίας |
|---|---|
| Former name(s) | Macedonias Μακεδονίας |
| Part of | Limassol Municipality |
| Length | 730 metres (0.45 mi) |
| Location | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Postal code | 3040 |
| Coordinates | 34°40′38″N 33°02′42″E / 34.6771784°N 33.0450967°E |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 1917 |
| Other | |
| Known for | Shopping & Leisure |
History
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The street first showed signs of growth in 1923. The Independence of The Republic of Cyprus in 1960 was a significant event in the history of Cyprus and inspired the street to be named after it: Anexartisias (Greek: Ανεξαρτησίας, romanized: Anexartisías, lit. 'Independence').[3]
In its early years of growth, the Limassol Hospital (now the District Administration Building) was built when the street wasn't yet named.[3] Around 1930–1940, the street was referred to as “Macedonias Street”.[3]
Features
editThe main attractions are the multitude of shops and cafes along the street, which have made it well known to residents and visitors alike. Besides retail stores, the street also hosts the District Office, which participates in decorating the street and surrounding areas for various occasions, such as Christmas.
Controversies & Incidents
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editCollapsed Roof, February 2022
editOn Sunday, February 20, 2022, the roof of a building collapsed during renovations due to poor concrete stability testing. Pedestrians and vehicles were in the vicinity, but fortunately, there were no injuries or damages to vehicles. The building was owned by a local church administration.[4]
Controversies
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H&M Opening
editIn February 2021, the Swedish brand H&M announced that they were opening a new branch on the street. It was scheduled to open in the summer of that year.[5] The opening was later postponed to November 18, 2021,[6] and it finally opened on March 3, 2022.[7] The 8-month delay upset many shoppers, and once it opened, there was criticism regarding the “unfinished” state of the building despite the prolonged delay.
Transportation
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EMEL 4 5 7 32 ANEXARTISIAS - DISTRICT OFFICE[8]
The street is a two-lane road, mainly connected by Gladstonos Street (a dual carriageway) and 28th October Avenue. It also connects to many smaller neighborhoods and roads.
See also
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edit- ^ "Anexartisias: The main shopping street of the city". www.limassolchamber.eu. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "Anexartisias Street - Events and shopping street".
- ^ a b c allaboutlimassol.com. "What was Anexartisias Street in Limassol called, before the independence of Cyprus?". allaboutlimassol.com. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ "Roof of building collapses on Limassol's Anexartisias (Updated)". cyprus-mail.com. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ "H&M opening first Limassol store". cyprus-mail.com. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ "First H&M Store Opens in Limassol". dom.com.cy. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ "H&M Store Opening in Limassol Postponed to March 2022". dom.com.cy. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ "Cyprus By Bus". m.cyprusbybus.com. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
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