Nicosia - Leventis Municipal Museum of Lefkosia Mouseío Levéntis
The Leventis Historical Museum of Nicosia revives life in the capital from ancient times to the present. It is the most modern and sophisticated museum on the island.
The medieval findings are in the basement. Upstairs on the first floor are items from 2300 B.C. to the Turkish period. Among the exhibits are mannequins in Venetian costume and early books about Cyprus.
The medieval findings are in the basement. Upstairs on the first floor are items from 2300 B.C. to the Turkish period. Among the exhibits are mannequins in Venetian costume and early books about Cyprus.
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The ground floor focuses on colonial history and the impact of British rule on Cyprus. Finally there is a video outlining the city's recent history and its division in 1974. There is a small museum shop in the foyer and a coffee shop in the basement.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Greek Orthodox Easter
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Greek Orthodox Easter
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
