Museums located in Nicosia
Museum of Barbarism The Museum of Barbarism, opened to visitors in 1966, is an important memory site that sheds light on the recent history of the Turkish Cypriots. This single-storey building includes the “Memory Room,” “Martyrs’ Wall,” “Period Room,” “Documentary Room,” and the “Bathroom.” The museum also features a chronology display illustrating historical developments and […]
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Derviş Pasha Mansion Ethnographical Museum Derviş Pasha Mansion Ethnographical Museum is an important cultural heritage site that reflects the traditional Cypriot Turkish lifestyle and the social structure of the community from past to present. This two-storey historic mansion has preserved its architectural features and offers visitors an authentic ethnographic experience through both its structure and
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Pharmacy Museum The Pharmacy Museum, which opened to visitors in August 2023, has become an important cultural institution documenting the historical development of the pharmacy profession. Its two-story structure allows for the exhibition of various artifacts that reflect the profession’s journey from past to present. With its comprehensive content, the museum serves as a valuable
alparslan Türkeş Museum House Alparslan Türkeş Museum House, was opened to visitors in 2019 after the restoration of the house where Alparslan Türkeş was born, located within the Walled City of Nicosia. The two-storey structure, preserved in its historical form, serves as an important site reflecting both the traces of Turkish Cypriot culture and the
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Lusignan House Museum Lusignan House Museum is a two-story structure that turned into a museum reflecting Cyprus’s ethnographic heritage from past to present. The upper floor comprises five rooms, while the lower floor includes one room and an outdoor area. This layout offers visitors a comprehensive view of the spatial organization of traditional Cypriot domestic
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Lapidary Museum Lapidary Museum, which opened its doors to visitors on June 23, 2003, is an important cultural institution that houses a distinguished collection reflecting medieval stone craftsmanship, architecture, and cultural heritage. With its two-story structure and well-organized exhibition layout, the museum also offers a carefully arranged outdoor area that enriches the visitor experience. The
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Museum The Dr. Fazıl Küçük Museum is located within the walled city of Nicosia and was established in memory of Dr. Fazıl Küçük, who was elected as the first Vice President of the Republic of Cyprus. The museum is housed in a two-story building constructed in 1925 from cut yellow stone, which
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Mevlevi Museum Located on Girne Street, the Mevlevi Museum was opened to visitors on April 30, 1963, and is recognized as the first Turkish museum in Cyprus. It was organized in 1961 under the guidance of Konya Museum Director Mehmet Önder, with contributions from Cevdet Çağdaş. Only the semahane (ritual hall) and tomb sections of