Páfoksen bysanttilainen museo, Byzantine museum in Geroskipou, Cyprus
Description
The Byzantine Museum of Paphos is a religious art museum in Geroskipou housing icons, manuscripts, and ecclesiastical objects from different periods. The collection traces the development of these artworks from early medieval times through later centuries.
History
The museum was founded in 1983 and was originally housed near Paphos Cathedral. In 2017 it relocated to a converted school building in Geroskipou, where it continues to operate today.
Culture
The exhibits display religious artworks that show how church painting evolved across different periods. You can observe how this artistic tradition shaped the spiritual life of the island's communities.
Practical
The museum is located on Plateía Geroskípou near Archiepiskópou Makaríou III street and maintains regular hours throughout the year. It provides a calm setting for exploring the collection at your own pace.
Did you know?
The collection includes a 7th-century icon of Saint Marina, which ranks among the oldest preserved religious images on the island. This piece demonstrates the remarkable survival of ancient Byzantine art on Cyprus.
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