Category: Discover Cyprus
Olive Museum
Τhe museum displays exhibits used in the cultivation of olives and the production of olive oil, like old tools and storage utensils as well as other artefacts used in the picking of olives.
In the yard of the Olive Museum the visitor can see one of the oldest olive trees of Cyprus with an estimated age of 700 years.
| Region: | Larnaka |
| Address: | Agglisides village |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 24 432480 – Community Board of Agglisides |
| Operating Hours: | Monday-Friday 08:00 – 14:00 Visiting the museum can be arranged by prior appointment by contacting the above phone number |
| Operating Period: | All year round. 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. | |
Tasos Papadopoulos Eleftheria
Mikri Salamina Sculpture Park – Yiapanis Art Studio
Set among the hills of a typical Cypriot village Fasoula, surrounded by almond and olive trees, this beautifully landscaped Park is a continuous creation of a passionate artist, Philippos Yiapanis. Here, the natural beauty blends with exceptional works of art, the ancient meets the modern, creating balance and harmony.
The Mikri Salamina is an open-air gallery of bronze and marble sculptures, reflecting the life journey of the artist. On the area of 5500 square meters, set on multiple levels, there are around 140 sculptures on permanent exhibition. You can discover them while wandering through stone-cobbled, curvy pathways, elevated terraces and quiet corners. Here, everything you will see is a result of the artist’s vision, hard work, and his attempt to leave something significant behind. In his art one can find curved shapes, erotic and fertility motives, silhouettes of birds, snails and fishes. Many sculptures present scenes and figures from Greek mythology.
The different sites in the Park were created steadily, over the years: starting with the showroom and workshop, moving to the Amphitheatre, the Gymnasium and now continuing with creating The Waves. First events in the Park were organized by Famagusta Municipality; then, charity events followed to gather money for people in need. The dream of the artist is to now build a big-scale museum, with more space to exhibit his work, host various events and guest exhibitions.
| Region: | Lemesos |
| Address: | Ag. Paraskevis 1, Fasoulla, Cyprus |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 99681177/ 99516803, email: [email protected] |
| Operating Hours: | For a visit please call in advance |
| Operating Period: | All year round |
| Entrance Fee: | FREE |
| Website: | https://yiapanis-sculptor.com/ |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
G.S.P STADIUM (Training 2 fields)
The Structures (Masks)
The Structures is a series of concrete structures that were submerged at Dasoudi Marine Protected Area (MPA) in 2016 to further enrich the artificial reef created in 2014 with the sinking of the two wrecks Costandis and Lady Thetis.
The 11, large artificial structures provide marine life with a ‘playground’, and divers with an interesting experience that complements the two wrecks the structures sit directly between. Beginners can even use the structures to home their skills, including swimming through the large tube blocks.
Alongside the high boulders, tube blocks, trapezes and large clusters of amphorae that were originally submerged in 2016, two huge, white carnival masks were added in 2022.
The masks represent Lemesos’ historical carnival tradition and are made of C50 concrete; each weighing around 12 tonnes and measuring 3.20 x 2.50 metres.
It is no surprise that marine life readily favours the site, evidenced by the abundance of different species. Highlights include the ‘branches’ of squid eggs clinging to the ropes during squid breeding season, turtles, and the schools of bait fish followed in pursuit by schools of predator species. Other species that populate the site are bream, grouper, damselfish, lionfish, moray eels, parrotfish, tube worms and amberjacks that pass through seasonally.
Dive Specs
Location:Dasoudi, Lemesos
GPS Coordinates: 34° 40’50.34″N 33° 5’4.74″E
Type of Dive Site: Artificial Reef
Depth: 22 metres
Visibility: 15+ metres
Access: By boat
Qualification Required: Open Water / Boat Diver
Dive Category:Recreational
To view The Structures (Masks) diving route click here
To view the masks click here
Art Gallery “PSI Foundation”
The non-profit PSI Foundation is being established in Limassol with the mission to support and cultivate the thriving artistic landscape of Cyprus. Central to its vision is the promotion of contemporary art in dialogue with technology. Through curated exhibitions,
collaborative projects, and creative sessions, the Foundation strives to challenge perceptions about the convergence of art and technology and inspire audiences to explore new realms of possibility. As part of its dedication to showcasing the rich tapestry
of Cypriot art, the Foundation proudly supported the Cyprus National Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale and hosted a networking event in partnership with European Media Art Platform and NeMe Art.
Another mission of the Foundation consists it preserving the historic Carob Warehouse of Limassol and envisage its future use. By presenting four architectural projects of potential transformation of the building into a significant cultural hub for the city the PSI Foundation opens dialogue to foster a collective vision about the future of this iconic city landmark in the cultural landscape of Cyprus.
| Region: | Lemesos |
| Address: | Old Carob Warehouse Tsiflikoudia, 27 Synergatismou Str., 3010 Lemesos |
| Contact No: | Tel.: +357 94206627, e-mail: [email protected] |
| Operating Hours: | Opening hours: Thu – Fri 17:00-22:00 and Sat 11:00-22:00 / Working day: Thursday 17:00-22:00 |
| Operating Period: | All year round. Closed on public holidays |
| Entrance Fee: | FREE |
| Website: | https://psi.art/ |
Cultural Centre of Famagusta (Ammochostos) Municipality
The Cultural Centre of Occupied Ammochostos (Famagusta) was created to host regular presentations and briefings regarding the prevailing ‘Cyprus Problem’ – the resulting division of the island following the Turkish invasion of 1974.
Binoculars are available for viewing the occupied city of Ammochostos, and there is also a small photographic exhibition.
| Region: | Ammochostos |
| Address: | Evagorou, 35, Deryneia village |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 23 740 860, Fax: +357 23 740 861 |
| Operating Hours: |
Summer opening hours (8.5 – 1.11): Monday Friday: 07:30 -17:00 Saturday: 07:30-15:00 Winter operning hours (4.11 – 5.5): |
| Operating Period: |
All year round Closed on Public Holidays |
| Entrance Fee: | Free |
| Disabled Access: | Wheelchair accessible |
| Website: | www.famagusta.org.cy |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
Ecclesiastical Museum of the Saints Constantine and Helen – Tochni
Located in the rural village of Tochni, the ecclesiastical museum is part of the historic Church of The Saints Constantine and Helen.
The museum room – which adjoins the church – features a range of precious religious relics, including Gospels, icons (dating as far back as the 16th century), and silver and bronze sacred vessels. Also featured is a grand cross, which is displayed in the centre of the museum room.
Most importantly, the museum contains a small piece of the Holy Cross, and a small piece of the relic of Saint Helen, which are of insurmountable religious value.
The church itself is uniquely located on a bridge in the village, and a historically significant structure. Both the bridge and the church are said to have been built by Saint Helen.
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: | Tochni Village, Larnaka (Larnaca) |
| Address: | The Church of Saints Constantine and Helen, village centre, Tochni Village |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 99 54 96 48 |
| Operating Hours: | Wednesday and Sundays only: 17:00 – 19:00 by requesting the key from the church |
| Operating Period: |
All year round. Closed on Public Holidays. |
| Entrance Fee: | €2 / €1 (students) |
| Website: | https://larnakaregion.com/directory/product/tochni-ecclesiastical-museum |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
The Costas Argyrou Museum
The exhibition consists of the majority of stone and wood sculptures by Costas Argyrou, as well as mosaics and his paintings. Argyrou is the first Cypriot recognized naive sculptor. His artistic career lasted until his death in 2001. He held solo exhibitions and took part in various group shows in Cyprus and abroad.
On the eastern side of the museum’s main building is the Gallery, with its mosaic religious images and the cenotaphs of Argyrou and his wife. On the outside,the Gallery resembles a church, since initially it was intended for this purpose. For further information please visit: https://costasargyroumuseum.org/
The museum is also part of the Larnaka Virtual Museums platform and can be explored virtually with enriched content below or in full screen here.
| Region: | Larnaka |
| Address: | 7 Costa Argyrou str., 7577, Mazotos village |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 24 433 335 |
| Operating Hours: | Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Operating Period: |
All year round. Closed on Monday, Tuesday and 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. |