The picturesque island of Cyprus keeps many secrets related to a variety of eras: from ancient times, when the most powerful states were Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, to the heyday of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire and modern times.
If you are interested not only in beach holidays in Cyprus or shopping, then welcome to the museums of Larnaca. This resort town in autumn and winter is perfect for a measured holiday with a visit to local attractions: museums, churches, authentic villages.
One of the interesting museums is located in the vicinity of Larnaca - in the city of Afienu. This is the Kallinikio Museum. Its expositions are dedicated to the history of this region in different centuries. The collection, which contains icons of the monk Kallinikos Stavrovounitis, is especially popular. His icons are the recognized works of the master. In addition, he owned icons by other artists, which are also exhibits in the museum. Another part of the exposition of this museum contains ancient mosaics, utensils, photographs, household items, Cypriot jewelry - from the most ancient eras to the present. The Kallinikio Museum also hosts exhibitions and other cultural events.
One of the most interesting museums in Larnaca is the Medieval Museum. It is located in an old fort built in the 17th century. For a certain time this fort was used as a city prison. After the British left Cyprus, the fort was converted into a museum, and a theater was placed in the courtyard. The exposition of the Medieval Museum is not the largest, but it covers probably one of the most interesting periods of time that influenced the history of the island. There are objects related to Christian culture, the times of Byzantine rule, the Ottoman period of Cyprus. Among the exhibits you can see ceramics, modern photographs of memorable places of the island, weapons. The eastern side of the museum is represented by an exhibition of guns from the Middle Ages.
