Onasagorou Street

Onasagorou Street
Onasagorou street during daytime

Onasagorou Street is a major shopping street in central Nicosia that runs from Eleftheria square to Faneromeni School. It has been a fashionable shopping street since the 19th century and is currently the home of many high-priced fashion shops. It is currently one of the most expensive strips of real estate in Europe. Base of British Council in Cyprus is located in Onasagorou Street. Onasagorou Street is 0.3km long.

History

Onasagorou Street was the location of the most rich Cypriot houses during 19th and early 20th century. During the late 20th century the street became abandoned due to the prosperity of Ledra Street which was becoming more popular, and hosting more businesses.



Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Nicosia — Λευκωσία (Greek) Lefkoşa (Turkish) …   Wikipedia

  • Eleftheria square — (Greek:πλατεία Ελευθερίας) is a major square in central Nicosia, Cyprus. It forms the intersection of Ledra and Onasagorou streets with Stasinou, Omirou, Kostaki Pantelidi, Konstandinou Palaiologou and Evagorou avenues.The name translates as… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”