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Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum

Location

Granikou 44, Nicosia 1010
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Tickets

Adults : €5
Students : €4
Children : €2.50
Infants - Juniors (0-3years) : Free
Opening Times

Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 13:00
Sunday Closed
All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Phone

+357 99 543 215

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Note: The CultureSpot team is doing its best to provide the most accurate information through regular updates. However, operating hours, entrance fees and any details thereof are subject to change without prior notice. Visitors are recommended to verify the information before planning their visit.

The Classic Motorcycle Museum stands as the remarkable achievement of motorcycle enthusiast Andreas Nicolaou, who dedicated two decades of passion and effort to its creation. Presently, the collection boasts over 150 pieces, showcasing motorcycles spanning the years 1914 to 1983. Among the renowned brands on display are AJS, MV Agusta, Matchless, Norton, BSA, Triumph, Ariel, BMW, James, Moto Guzzi, Royal Enfield, and numerous others.

Moreover, the museum proudly houses three police bikes that were once part of Archbishop Makarios III's police escort, a motorcycle that once belonged to the esteemed EOKA fighter Stylianos Lenas, and one that belonged to the island's inaugural motorcycle champion, Turkish Cypriot Zeki Isa. Alongside these captivating displays, visitors can also enjoy a captivating photography exhibition.

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