Museum Content
What is there to see at Kyrenia Icon Museum?
Icons are works depicting sacred Christian people and events. Kyrenia Icon Museum contains all the icons left by the Orthodox Church of Cyprus in the North of the island. Among the prominent works are the icons of John the Baptist, the Virgin Mary and St. George. The oldest of the icons on display inside is the icon from the early 18th century, which is located in the center of the museum.
Location
Where is Kyrenia Icon Museum?
Icon Museum and Archangelos Michael Church is located in Kyrenia, TRNC. The entrance of the museum, which is located west of Kyrenia Harbor, is located on Canbulat Street. After visiting this very central place, you can walk to other historical places such as Kyrenia Port, Sunken Ship Museum and Aga Cafer Pasha Mosque.
Transportation
How to get to Kyrenia Icon Museum?
If you want to visit this museum with valuable icons, you should first go to Kyrenia harbor area. You can reach this place where the heart of Kyrenia beats without difficulty by public transportation (bus, dolmus) or taxi. There are restaurants and hotels around Kyrenia Harbor where you can sit by the sea. You can have a delicious meal here or take advantage of the different facilities of the hotels.
There are several options to reach Kyrenia. If you are coming from Nicosia, Kyrenia can be reached in 45 minutes by road. You can also enter Cyprus from Kyrenia Port or Nicosia Airport.
Visit Information
Kyrenia Icon Museum Visiting Hours and Entrance Fee
As of 2024, Kyrenia Icon Museum and Archangelos Michael Church are closed to visitors due to restoration. If you only want to see the building from the outside, it is possible to visit it at any time of the day.
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Places to visit in Kyrenia
Home to the island’s most luxurious restaurants, bars and casinos, Kyrenia is full of historical and touristic attractions. Many civilizations, including the Byzantines, Lusignans, Venetians and the Ottoman Empire, have left artifacts here.
