The Byzantine Museum, within the walled city of Lefkosia (Nicosia), contains the richest and most representative collection of Byzantine art on the island. Over 200 icons dating from the 9th to the 19th centuries, as well as sacred vessels, vestments, robes and books are exhibited there.
The collection includes many icons dating from the 12th century, when iconography was at its peak. One of the most notable exhibits is the famous 6th century mosaics from the church of Panagia Kanakaria in Lythragkomi Village, that were brought back to Cyprus after having been illegally exported from the occupied part of the island.
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.
Byzantine Museum of the Foundation Archbishop Makarios III - Audio Guide
| Region: | Lefkosia |
| Address: | Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou (within the Archbishopric) |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 22 430 008, Fax: +357 22 430 667 |
| Operating Hours: |
Museum: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00 (except in August) Closed on Sunday. |
| Operating Period: |
All year round Closed on Public Holidays |
| Entrance Fee: | Adults €4,00 / Students €2,00 |
| Website: | www.makariosfoundation.org.cy |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
