The Avgorou Ethnographic Museum

Location

Leoforos Karyon, 52, Avgorou village, Ammochostos
Directions
Tickets

Adults €1,71 / Children €0,86
Special rates for students and groups.
Opening Times

Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 13:30
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 16:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
Closed on Sunday.
All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Phone

+357 23 923 340

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The Ethnographic Museum located in Avgorou village is accommodated in a traditional two-story residence known as the Koutras House, dating back to 1921. This museum beautifully portrays the daily life of past generations. Its exhibits boast a remarkable assortment of rare 19th-century wood-carved furniture, costumes, silverware, and pottery. Additionally, it proudly displays a collection of paintings by self-taught Cypriot artists and invaluable traditional textiles and embroideries from the 18th to 19th centuries. The museum further showcases various traditional utensils and tools that offer insights into the heritage of the region.

Moreover, the museum's premises include a spacious courtyard, stockyard, water reservoir, and a well with a wheel, adding to its historical charm and authenticity.

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