Byzantine Museum and Art Galleries

EXCURSIONS / Museums / Nicosia / Byzantine Museum and Art Galleries
Byzantine Museum and Art Galleries

The Byzantine Museum in Lefkosia (Nicosia) within the walls contains the richest and most representative collection of Byzantine art on the island.

About 230 icons dating from the 9th to the 19th centuries, as well as other typical examples of the Byzantine art of Cyprus, such as sacred vessels, vestments and books, are on display.

The collection includes many icons dating from the 12th century when iconography was at its height. Among the star attractions are the famous 6th century mosaics torn from the church of Kanakaria in the occupied area, sold abroad and later repatriated.

Tel: +357 22 430 008, Fax: +357 22 430 667

Address: Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou, (within the Archbishopric) Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:30, Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00 (except in August)
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: Adults: 4 Euro, Students: 2 Euro
Website: www.makariosfoundation.org.cy

Σχετικά Άρθρα


Archangel's Michael Monastery - ...

The church of Archangel Michael located in Monagri of Limassol. Church with stone and is considered to one of the most...


Arkolachania

The picnic area Arkolachania, with the interesting name, is located in the forest road of Saittas to the monastery of Mesa...


Sculpture Park Petreon

The name of the park stemmas from the material that the whole park is made of petra (stone).


Konnos - Agioi Anargyroi (Linear...

The path follows the coast with rich vegetation and great views to the sea combining wonderful blue sea and the green of...