List of museums in Northern Cyprus
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This is a list of museums within the cities of Northern Cyprus.
Name | City | Type | Summary |
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Lefkosa | Mansion | It is known as one of the hidden treasures of Lefkosa, and holds some of the city's richest Ottoman artifacts. | |
Lefkosa | House | Located not far from St. Sophia, it is an ancient building, and was in one period[vague] thought of[vague] as being a Venetian house. | |
Lusignan House | Lefkosa | House | ...known as one of the most beautifully restored houses in Lefkosa. |
Mevlevi Tekke Museum | Lefkosa | Museum | ...from the early 17th century, was once used by Muslims for religious purposes. |
Lefkosa | House | House of Major , during the 1960s when he served in the ... During those troubled times, his house was attacked, and his wife and three children murdered. | |
Lefkosa | Museum | Displays some of the most memorable artifacts; its purpose is to remember and educate people of the city's struggles done by Turkish Cypriots in the late 19th century | |
Archaeological Site of Enkomi | Gazimagusa | Site | ...dating from the 13th century Enkomi, it was once inhabited by Greeks. |
Gazimagusa | Monastery | Featuring a timber roof, and built in the 12th century, it was originally a monastery, and later became known as the . | |
Gazimagusa | Castle | Named after the provincial governor of Kilis, Bastion, built in the late 16th century, his tomb is also housed in this museum. | |
Kantara Castle | Gazimagusa | Castle | This castle is located furthest east, and is known as one of the lowest[vague] in North Cyprus. The name Kantara translates as “bridge” or “arch”; the castle is known also known for one of the best[vague] views. During certain times of the year (with clear skies) it is possible to see the mountains of Turkey, or[vague] the snows of the Lebanon[vague] |
Gazimagusa | Tower | Dating back to the medieval period, this tower was used to guard both the city of Famagusta and the harbour. | |
Ruins of Salamis | Gazimagusa | Site | Salamis became the capital of Cyprus back in 1100 B.C.; it is also known as an ancient Roman city, and spreads over[clarification needed] a mile |
Gazimagusa | Site | Up until several decades ago this site was practically a first-come-first-served for any treasure hunter. Becoming famous in the 1950s, scientists began exploration and evacuation of the site, and found tombs dated to the 7th and 8th centuries. | |
Gazimagusa | Site | Originally built in the 6th century, it was soon destroyed a century later during an Arab raid. During the 9th century small buildings arose near this destructive site such as small churches, but these soon too became abandoned. In the mid 1950s archaeologists have re-discovered this abandoned site and have been working a great deal to uncover lost memories. | |
Gazimagusa | Monastery | It can be easily recognized by its unique structure consisting of two fairly large domes. It is named after Joses who was a native of Salamis (an ancient Roman city), was given the name Barnabas meaning a son of Prophecy by Christian apostles. | |
Gazimagusa | Mosque | Built in the early 17th century for guards of the city, it was used to help satisfy their religious needs | |
Gazimagusa | Palace | This Venetian Palace was used as a prison during the Ottoman period in the 16th century | |
Antiphonitis Monastery | Girne | Church | Dating between the 12th and 15th century this monastery was once used as a church, whereas now it is now a beautiful tourist attraction |
Bellapais Abbey | Girne | Church | Also known as the was built in the 13th century by the . It is said to be the ruins of a monastery and it is now displayed as a museum including a restaurant and café |
Girne | Church | Built in the 1860s this Greek Orthodox church is one of the most well known in the city of Girne | |
Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum | Girne | Museum | Said to have been sailed around 300 B.C. she sank just a mile off of the coast of Kyrenia |
Girne | Museum | Historical museum located where some of the first Turkish troops landed | |
St. Hilarion Castle | Girne | Castle | Located in the Kyrenia mountain range and was traditionally known as a monastery |
Girne | Villa | Built in the 1930s it houses a vas collection of decorative arts | |
Girne | House | Opening in 1974 and located on the Kyrenia harbor it was originally used as housing for Cypriots | |
Guzelyurt | Palace | Thought to have been built during the Persian occupation around 330 B.C. | |
Ruins of Soli | Guzelyurt | Ruins/ Museum | Its history dates back to 6000 B.C. and has been called relatively small, but holds a vas amount of historical significance |
Guzelyurt | Museum | Historical museum where the flooring in the museum is dedicated to natural history | |
Guzelyurt | Church | Was once claimed to be a monastery and houses many artifacts that are on display | |
Iskele | Castle | Constructed in the 6th century the castle now is property of the city and used as a temple | |
Iskele | Church | Built in the early 12th century and inaugurated as a museum in 1991, it now contains many of wall paintings |
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