The museum of shoemaker Christos Chrysanthou is located in the mountainous village of Spilia and was founded in 2007 by Andreas Chrysanthou in honour of his father Christos – who lived to the ripe old age of 101, and was a shoemaker by trade, among other talents.
Exhibits include the shoemaker’s bench – built in 1920 – with all associated tools for shoemaking, along with Singer machines and a ledger that dates back to 1933. Hanging on the wall are various shoe moulds, leathers and footwear.
The museum is built in the basement of the family home and has been declared a national treasure.
Region: | Troodos area [Lefkosia (Nicosia) district] |
Address: | Spilia village |
Contact No: | Tel: +357 99 176 839, Fax: +357 22 313 521 |
Operating Hours: | By appointment. |
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. |