The Avgorou Ethnographic Museum

The Ethnographic Museum in the village of Avgorou is housed in a 1921 two­storey, traditional residence (the Koutras House), and depicts the daily life of previous generations.

Amongst its exhibits are rare 19th century wood­carved furniture, costumes, silverware and pottery, a collection of paintings by self­taught Cypriot artists, and priceless traditional textiles and embroideries of the 18th – 19th century, as well as many other traditional utensils and tools.

The museum also has a large courtyard, stockyard, water reservoir and wheel­well.

Region: Ammochostos (Famagusta)
Address: Leoforos Karyon, 52, Avgorou village
GPS coordinates: Lat: 35.0395 Lon: 33.83987
Contact No: Τηλ: +357 23 923 340 ή + 357 23816300
Operating Hours: Visits by appointment only.
Operating Period: All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Entrance Fee: Adults €1,50, Children €0,50
Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.