Visual Narratives: Mural Art’s Impact on Revitalizing Surabaya’s Heritage Sites

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Surabaya, Indonesia’s second largest city, boasts a rich historical and cultural history. The paper investigates the transformative role of mural art in regenerating urban heritage sites, with a focus on Peneleh and Tambak Bayan villages. This study investigates how mural painting improves the aesthetic appeal and cultural relevance of urban historical sites using thorough case studies and interviews with persons involved in these projects. Mural painting in Surabaya not only preserves historical narratives and promotes community identity, but it also serves as an agent for economic development and tourism attractiveness. The findings highlight murals’ ability to contribute to urban regeneration, implying that more coordinated and comprehensive mural efforts, inspired by successful examples from other places, could maximize their influence. This study emphasizes the need of incorporating creative interventions into heritage conservation techniques in order to foster a greater awareness for Surabaya’s diverse cultural tapestry.