- Address: The square of Archbishop Cyprian (Archbishop Cyprian), (territory of the Archdiocese), Nicosia.
- Phone: +357 22 430008
- Official website: www.makariosfoundation.org.cy
- Working hours: Monday-Friday from 09: 00-16: 30, Saturday from 09: 00-13: 00.
- Cost of visit: 1,7 €
If you are interested in the history of the ancient world, be sure to check out the small but very informative Byzantine Museum in Nicosia . Based on the name, it is clear that we are talking here about the Eastern Roman Empire, a famous state that existed from the end of the IV to the middle of the XV century. The Byzantine Empire was located on the territory of such modern states as Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.
Exposition of the museum
The Nicosia Museum presents the largest in Cyprus collection of religious art of Ancient Byzantium. Despite the fact that the exposition of the museum stretched only three halls and several basements, it is possible to hold up to two or four hours in the museum. Although anyone in general can be bothered by the time when one can learn as much curious information about traditions, religion and culture of a long ago fallen into the history of the state.
The museum exposition consists of approximately 230 ancient icons of the IX-XIX centuries, sacred vessels and vestments. Close attention should be paid to the icons of the 12th century. it was he who turned out to be "golden" for the iconography of Byzantium. Also in the museum there is a substantial collection of unique and simply rare books. It is worth paying attention to the local pride - 7 fragments of the mosaic of the VI century, born from the apse of the local church named after Panagia Kanakaria from the village of Littangomi. In addition, the 36 museum's fragments of fifteenth-century wall paintings that were brought from the Church of Christ Antiphonitis fit in perfectly with the interior of the museum . Talented mosaics and paintings are considered to be the main attractions of the museum.
One of the floors of the building of the Byzantine Museum was occupied by the art gallery of the cultural center named after Archbishop Makarios III. By the way, it was under the patronage of his foundation that a museum was created, which since January 18, 1982, can be visited by anyone who wants for a small sum of money.
The classical ancient architectural style entirely corresponds to the content and atmosphere of the museum. The building itself is located on the territory of the Archbishop's Palace . It's hard not to notice, because right in front of the museum stands a large statue of Archbishop Makarios.
How to visit?
You can get to the Byzantine Museum in Nicosia by a yellow bus from Solomos Square to the Old Town. Admission fee for adults is about 2 euros. The museum complex is glad to guests every day from 9 am, except Sunday. Remember that this is not just an excursion, but a visit to the museum, and with a religious bias, so, naturally, you will have to dress appropriately and behave accordingly.
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