Byzantine Museum

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. 

Region:Lefkosia
Address:Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou (within the Archbishopric)
Contact No:Tel: +357 22 430 008, Fax: +357 22 430 667
Operating Hours:Tuesday to Saturday  09:30-17:00.
Operating Period:All year round Closed on Public Holidays
Entrance Fee:€7 for individual visitors. For groups of more than 10 people a reduced ticket of €4. Reduced admission is also offered for children up to 18 years of age and pensioners (65+). Also: free access is offered to groups of children, students and uniformed soldiers as well as to ICOM, ICOMOS card holders and journalists. For reservations and further information, please call 22430008 (8:00-2:30, Monday to Friday) or email [email protected].
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.