Description of the attraction
The relatively small stone building that houses the Cyprus Ethnographic Museum was built in 1894. The museum itself, which has long taken its rightful place among the sights of Paphos, was opened in 1958. It contains several large collections of household items, tools, clothing and other things that tell about the life, traditions and customs of local residents for many centuries.
The façade of this two-story building is decorated with three wide arches that form a small veranda. The urbanistic style of the building was rather unusual for that time, and now it evokes the idea of family feasts and home comfort.
On the ground floor there are rooms decorated in the traditional local style - kitchen, bedroom, living room, bedroom. In addition, the hall on the ground floor displays furniture and décor, including magnificent hand-carved wooden chests, Venetian mirrors, ceramic amphorae, and polished water jugs dating from the 8th century BC. There you can see tools, clothes, an olive oil press, an old oven, carts, and learn about the history and traditional farming methods of the island.
But on the second floor there is a large collection of old coins, the oldest of which date back to the 4th century BC. Also on display are amazing jewelry of various times, made of silver and gold.
The inner courtyard of the museum is also not empty - there is a well and even a small boat.
It is noteworthy that wedding ceremonies are held on the territory of the museum and weddings are held in a small chapel.
