List of museums in Northern Cyprus


This is a list of museums within the cities of Northern Cyprus.
NameCityTypeSummary
Derivs Pasha Ethnographic MuseLefkosaMansionIt is known as one of the hidden treasures of Lefkosa, and holds some of the city's richest Ottoman artifacts.
Library and Lapidary MuseumLefkosaHouseLocated not far from St. Sophia, it is an ancient building, and was in one period thought of as being a Venetian house.
Lusignan HouseLefkosaHouse...known as one of the most beautifully restored houses in Lefkosa.
Mevlevi Tekke MuseumLefkosaMuseum...from the early 17th century, was once used by Muslims for religious purposes.
Museum of BarbarismLefkosaHouseHouse of Major Dr. Nihat, during the 1960s when he served in the Cyprus Turkish Contingent... During those troubled times, his house was attacked, and his wife and three children murdered.
National Struggle MuseumLefkosaMuseumDisplays 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 EnkomiGazimagusaSite...dating from the 13th century Enkomi, it was once inhabited by Greeks.
Ayios Yuannis ChurchGazimagusaMonasteryFeaturing a timber roof, and built in the 12th century, it was originally a monastery, and later became known as the Latin chapel.
Canbulat MuseumGazimagusaCastleNamed after the provincial governor of Kilis, Canbulat Bastion, built in the late 16th century, his tomb is also housed in this museum.
Kantara CastleGazimagusaCastlereason = bcz nicely framed, least obscured, most popular....??? views. During certain times of the year it is possible to see the mountains of Turkey, or the snows of the Lebanon
Otello’s TowerGazimagusaTowerDating back to the medieval period, this tower was used to guard both the city of Famagusta and the harbour.
Ruins of SalamisGazimagusaSiteSalamis became the capital of Cyprus back in 1100 B.C.; it is also known as an ancient Roman city,and spreads over a mile
Salamis Royal Tombs & MuseumGazimagusaSiteUp 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 back to the 7th and 8th centuries.
Sipahi Ay Trias BascilicaGazimagusaSiteOriginally 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.
St. Barnabas MuseumGazimagusaMonasteryIt 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, was given the name Barnabas meaning a son of Prophecy by Christian apostles.
Akkule MosqueGazimagusaMosqueBuilt in the early 17th century for guards of the city, it was used to help satisfy their religious needs
Dungeon and Museum of Namik KernalGazimagusaPalaceThis Venetian Palace was used as a prison during the Ottoman period in the 16th century
Antiphonitis MonasteryGirneChurchDating between the 12th and 15th century this monastery was once used as a church, whereas now it is now a beautiful tourist attraction
Bellapais AbbeyGirneChurchAlso known as the Abbey of Peace was built in the 13th century by the Canons Regular. It is said to be the ruins of a monastery and it is now displayed as a museum including a restaurant and café
Girne Archangelos Icon MuseumGirneChurchBuilt in the 1860s this Greek Orthodox church is one of the most well known in the city of Girne
Kyrenia Shipwreck MuseumGirneMuseumSaid to have been sailed around 300 B.C. she sank just a mile off of the coast of Kyrenia
Monument and Museum of Freedom and PeaceGirneMuseumHistorical museum located where some of the first Turkish troops landed
St. Hilarion CastleGirneCastleLocated in the Kyrenia mountain range and was traditionally known as a monastery
Fine Arts MuseumGirneVillaBuilt in the 1930s it houses a vas collection of decorative arts
Girne Museum of Folk ArtGirneHouseOpening in 1974 and located on the Kyrenia harbor it was originally used as housing for Cypriots
Palace of VouniGuzelyurtPalaceThought to have been built during the Persian occupation around 330 B.C.
Ruins of SoliGuzelyurtRuins/ MuseumIts history dates back to 6000 B.C. and has been called relatively small, but holds a vas amount of historical significance
Guzelyurt Museum of Archeology & Natural HistoryGuzelyurtMuseumHistorical museum where the flooring in the museum is dedicated to natural history
St. Mamas Church & Icon MuseumGuzelyurtChurchWas once claimed to be a monastery and houses many artifacts that are on display
Aphendrika CastleIskeleCastleConstructed in the 6th century the castle now is property of the city and used as a temple
Iskele Icon MuseumIskeleChurchBuilt in the early 12th century and inaugurated as a museum in 1991, it now contains many of wall paintings