Pierides Museum – Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

The Pierides Museum is the oldest private museum in Cyprus, and is housed in the ancestral Pierides family home – a colonial-style building built in 1815.

The museum’s comprehensive collection was assembled by the Pierides family and includes some of the most representative items of the island’s civilisation. It charts its economic, social and cultural development over thousands of years.

The objects on display date from 4000 BC to the 15th century AD, and are an important testimony to a centuries-old civilisation that flourished in Cyprus. Prized items in the collection are the red polished ware from the Early Bronze Age, Roman glassware, and medieval ceramic dishes. A display case of Modern Greek and Cypriot sculptures can be seen in the courtyard.

The museum is linked with the Aphrodite Cultural Route.

Virtual video: https://virtuallarnakaregion.com/PieridesMuseum/

Region: Larnaka (Larnaca)
Address: Zinonos Kitieos, 4
Contact No: Tel: +357 24 145 375, Fax: +357 24 817 868
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday: 09:00 – 16:00
Friday – Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00
Closed on Sunday.
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: Adults €3,00 / Students €1,00
For groups consisting of more than 10 persons €2,00 per person.
Website: www.pieridesfoundation.com.cy
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.

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Medical Museum Kyriazi – Larnaka (Larnaca)

Housed in a traditional 1927 mansion in the centre of Larnaka (Larnaca), the Medical Museum of Kyriazi showcases the medical, healing and health history of Cyprus, and its strong connections throughout Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Ottoman period.

The exhibits range from Ancient Roman times to the 1980’s, with the main collection covering the period 1850-1950 AC. Included are old books, framed documents, traditional pharmaceutical furniture and other medical items and equipment; X-ray machine, surgical instruments and a filled pharmacists display unit, amongst others.

Most items originate from the Larnaka area and were donated to the museum, which is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) that was set-up by doctors, pharmacists, historians and interested members of the public.

Virtual video:  https://virtuallarnakaregion.com/KyriazisMedicalMuseum/

Region: Larnaka
Address: Karaoli and Demetriou, 35
Contact No: Tel: +357 97606424
Operating Hours: Wednesday and Saturday only: 09:00 – 12:00.
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: Free
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.
 
 

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Municipal Historical Archives – Museum of Larnaka (Larnaca)

Located at the start of the Foinikoudes promenade on Europe Square, the Municipal Historical Archives – Museum of Larnaka (Larnaca) are part of the Municipal Cultural Centre that is housed in the complex of 1881 British Colonial buildings. Following their restoration, the buildings earned the 1996 ‘Europa Nostra’ award.

The Museum of Larnaka is on the ground floor of the restored residence and offices of the first colonial Port Master of Larnaka, whilst the Municipal Historical Archives are situated on the second floor.

The exhibits of the museum are related to the history of Larnaka and include a large collection of coins from the city-kingdom of Kition (late 6th century), along with photographs of the city from 1850 onwards.

The Municipal Historical Archives, which consist of rare books, documents and articles, are accessible only to researchers.

Virtual video: https://virtuallarnakaregion.com/LarnakaHistoricArchivesMuseum/

Region: Larnaka
Address: Leoforos Athinon – Plateia Evropis, Foinikoudes Promenade
Contact No: Tel: +357 24 657 745
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 09.00 – 14.30
Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: Free
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.

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Larnaka (Larnaca) Municipal Museum of Natural History

Located within the grounds of the Municipal Gardens and its park, Larnaka’s (Larnaca’s) quaint Municipal Museum of Natural History displays a number of thematic collections, including local reptiles, insects, birds, animals, marine life, fossils and rock formations.

The marine life collection is comprised of international and local shells, corals, sponges and sea creatures, whilst a ‘traditional Cypriot yard’ includes the Cyprus donkey. Another notable collection is that of the island’s insects and endemic plants.

As part of the Larnaka Virtual Museums project, you can tour the museum virtually below or in full screen here, with enriched and bonus material from home, or whilst at the museum for a hybrid experience.

 

Region: Larnaka
Address: Municipal Gardens, Leoforos Grigori Afxentiou
GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.91641 Lon: 33.62696
Contact No: Tel: +357 24 652 569
Operating Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00-13:00, 15:30-17:30 
Saturday: 10:00-13:00  
 
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: €0,50
For organised groups consisting of more than 10 persons there is a 20% reduction on the entry fees.
The Department of Antiquities can issue special entry cards for all its museums and ancient monuments: One (1) day entry cards – €8,50, three (3) day entry cards – €17,00, seven (7) day entry cards – €25,00.
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.

Larnaka (Larnaca) Medieval Museum

Larnaka’s (Larnaca’s) Medieval Museum is housed on the second floor of the Medieval Fort, located at the end of the palm-tree lined promenade of Foinikoudes.

The museum’s collection – across three rooms – covers 15 centuries of history, with exhibits and artefacts from the Early Christian period (4th-7th centuries), Byzantine wall-paintings of the 11th – 16th centuries, Medieval glazed pottery from the 12th-18th century, helmets and swords of the Venetian period (15th-16th century), and metal cooking utensils of the Ottoman period (18th-19th century).

The courtyard features a collection of Ottoman cannons and also accommodates a 600-seat open-air theatre that is used for functions in the summer.

The fort was originally built during the Middle Ages and took its present form during Ottoman rule. After the end of the Ottoman era in Cyprus, the British converted it into a prison and it was used during the first years of their rule.

Region: Larnaka
Address: Leoforos Athinon
GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.910513 Lon: 33.637697
Contact No: Tel: +357 24 304 576
Operating Hours: September 16 – April 15, Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday and Sunday: 09:30 – 17.00
April 16 – September 15, Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 19:30
Saturday and Sunday: 09:30 – 19.30
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: €2,50
For organised groups consisting of more than 10 persons there is a 20% reduction on the entry fees.
The Department of Antiquities can issue special entry cards for all its museums and ancient monuments: One (1) day entry cards – €8,50, three (3) day entry cards – €17,00, seven (7) day entry cards – €25,00.
European Pensioners 50% discount.
Website: www.mcw.gov.cy/da
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.
 

Archaeological Museum of the Larnaka (Larnaca) District

Larnaka (Larnaca) District Archaeological Museum houses a large collection of archaeological finds from the whole district of Larnaka, including the ancient city-kingdom of Kition, and the main Neolithic settlements of Choirokitia and Tenta – Kalavasos.

Exhibits include artefacts from the Neolithic period, the Copper Era and the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods. Faience (tin-glazed pottery), ivory and alabaster pieces showcase Cyprus’ commercial and international ties with different countries during antiquity.

Aside from the large collection of local exhibits, the museum also displays some unique items of Egyptian, Mycenaean, Phoenician, Assyrian and Persian origin that were found in the region of Larnaka, but may have been imported from the other great civilizations of antiquity close to the island.

The museum is linked with the Aphrodite Cultural Route.

As part of the Larnaka Virtual Museums project, you can tour the museum virtually here, with enriched and bonus material from home, or whilst at the museum for a hybrid experience.

Region: Larnaka
Address: Plateia Kalograion
GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.919134 Lon: 33.633436
Contact No: Tel: +357 24 304 169 
Operating Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays: 9:00-16:30
Operating Period: All year round
Closed on Public Holidays
Entrance Fee:
FREE
 
Disabled Access: Fully Accessible
Website: Department of Antiquities
  Closed on public holidays. Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.
 

Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou

The Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou is housed in the Kallinikeio Municipal Hall and exhibits collections that showcase aspects of the history of the area from the Late Bronze Age (1600-1050 BC) until today.

The Museum consists of the Archaeological Collection, the Collection of Ecclesiastical Art and the Ethnographic Collection.

The Collection of Ecclesiastical Art includes priceless icons painted by the monk Kallinikos Stavrovouniotis and other icons from his personal collection. The monk was an excellent icon painter and a great benefactor to Athienou, and thus the museum is named in his honour. In the Icon Painting and Mosaic Workshop, icons and mosaics by the brothers George and Alkis Kepola are on display.

The Ethnographic Collection presents the daily life of the people of the 20th century through photographic material and other objects.

The museum also organises tours, periodic exhibitions, educational programmes, presentations and conferences.

As part of the Larnaka Virtual Museums project, you can tour the museum virtually below or in full screen here, with enriched and bonus material from home, or whilst at the museum for a hybrid experience.

 

Region: Larnaka (Larnaca)
Address: Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, 2, 7600 Athienou village
Contact No: Tel: +357 24 524 002 / +357 24 811 370, Fax: +357 24 522 333
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
Weekends: by appointment only.
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: Adults €2,00 / Children free (under 12 years)
Groups of 10 or more €1,00 per person.
Website: https://athienoumuseum.org.cy/
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.

 

Folklore Museum ‘Kostas Kaimakliotis’ – Aradippou

The Folklore Museum in the village of Aradippou was founded in 2007 as a centre for preserving, researching and promoting Cypriot Folklore Tradition.

Housed in a 1901 mansion, the museum uses the basement and upper storey of the building for exhibits, whilst the small amphitheatre in the yard is used for cultural and artistic performances and exhibitions during the summer.

The museum basement consists of a Sun Room, Family Chamber, Weaving Hall,Domestic Appliances Hall, Farming and Animal Raising Hall, and Traditional Jobs Hall. From March – May, visitors can watch the seasonal process of breeding silkworms as they make their cocoons and then hatch as silk moths.

There are two rooms contained in the upper storey; a single room and the Hall of the Social and Cultural Traditions of Aradippou, where a re-enactment of the traditional wedding ritual ‘the dressing of the bride’ takes place.

The building of the museum originally belonged to the Kostas Xatzikakou family. It was later bought by the Pavlos Konstantinides family and then the Kaimakliotis family, who in turn donated it to Aradippou Municipality in memory of Kostas Kaimakliotis.

Region: Larnaka (Larnaca)
Address: Thermopilon, 12, Aradippou village
GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.95182 Lon: 33.588538
Contact No: Tel: +357 24 531 218, Fax: +357 24 530 690
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 15:00
Closed on weekends.
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: €1,00
Website: www.aradippou.org.cy
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.
 

 

Agios Lazaros Byzantine Museum

The Byzantine Museum at the church of Agios Lazaros is housed in some of the cells of the hypostyle porch that still stand to its south. The museum’s exhibits include important religious icons, artefacts and relics, including Byzantine icons, gospels, crosses and other ecclesiastical treasures from the whole district of Larnaka (Larnaca).

The church itself is located in its own, picturesque square in the centre of town. It is one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus and lies over the tomb of the saint, who came to Cyprus after being resurrected by Jesus. He was ordained as Bishop of Kition by the Apostles Barnabas and Paul and lived in the town for 30 years.

Saint Lazarus is so revered that a procession is held in his honour eight days before Easter. During the procession, the icon of the saint is carried through the streets of Larnaka.

As part of the Larnaka Virtual Museums project, you can tour the museum virtually below or in full screen here, with enriched and bonus material from home, or whilst at the museum for a hybrid experience.

Agios Lazaros Church and Ecclesiastical Museum – Audio Guide

Region: Larnaka
Address: Plateia Agiou Lazarou
Contact No: Tel: +357 24 652 498
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday: 08:15 – 12:30 / 15:00 – 17:30
Closed on Wednesday and Saturday afternoon
Closed on Sunday
Operating Period: All year round
Closed on Public Holidays
Entrance Fee: €1,00 per person
Groups of 10 or more: €10,00
Disabled Access: Entrance ramp, chair lifts for rooms and disabled toilets
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.
 

Paralimni Folkloric Museum

Housed in a traditional 19th century residence that belongs to the municipality of Paralimni, the Paralimni Folkloric Museum exhibits a collection of Cypriot art and everyday tools and implements that showcase the olden­day, rural life of the local inhabitants of the area.

The museum offers an interesting insight into the traditions and pastimes of previous generations, whilst the building also functions as a multipurpose centre for exhibitions, cultural events and civil marriages.

Region: Ammochostos (Famagusta)
Address: Agias Marinas 5, Paralimni
Contact No: Tel: +357 23 74 18 26, Fax: +357 23 825 023
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
Closed on weekends.
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: Free
Website: www.paralimni.org.cy
  Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.