Byzantine Museum — Attraction in Nicosia

This is an excellent, comprehensive collection of Byzantine religious artifacts from various sources throughout Cyprus. Importantly, it includes items recovered from art smugglers who ransacked churches in the illegally occupied north part of the island. All items are fully visible and well lit, with comprehensive explanations on nearby placards in both Greek and English. I was disappointed by their "no photography" policy, which forced me to purchase a catalogue from their gift shop (which is woefully understocked). The items on display are thoughtfully curated, leading the visitor through several time periods, showing the progression of artistic techniques and influences through the ages. Several informative views and computer-controlled displays presented additional information which was worthwhile. I was especially impressed by the video documenting the repatriation of a 13th century fresco depicting the Virgin Mary flanked by two angels. It was originally stolen from a church in the north, then purchased by an American art collector who displayed it in Texas for 15 years. After watching the video, I rounded a corner in the museum where the fresco itself is on display. It was a dramatic and moving experience! So, my advice is to visit this museum if ever you are in Nicosia, and allow yourself several hours to truly appreciate the masterpieces on...

Museum has multiple areas, bizantine religious art, contemporary art and folk art. Also there you can find very beautiful architecture. On the ground floor is an amazing collection of icons from 10 century to present, which represents many icons and artifacts from churches at the Nicosia area. Many of them have a scars of interetnic war that caracterise history of the island. Contemporary art gallery have 15 - 16 century paintings made by students of the that time in few styles of French, Spanish and autohton schools. Unfortunately is not allowed to make a photo, so is nothing to show here. Is a...

Worth seeing the Byzantine Museum. I especially recommended for connoisseurs of Orthodox art. You visit may takes around 2 hours because there is a lot to see there. First of all, there is a splendid collection of beautiful and unique Orthodox icons. Truly immense iconostasis. Secondly, you'll see charming Byzantine mosaics there. The Byzantine Museum has many other artifacts and items related to the liturgy of Orthodoxy. You shouldn't take pictures inside.

I was a visitor in this splendid Museum in...