- Address: Cyprus, Ayia Napa, Monastery Square, Seferis
- Working hours: 9.00 - 18.00
- Cost of visit: free of charge
Ayia Napa is a favorite place for tourists from all over the world. This is not surprising, because within the limits of one city beautiful beaches with white sand perfectly combine and many interesting places that are worth a visit if the purpose of your trip is not only beach rest, but also acquaintance with the history and culture of Cyprus .
Museum "Country House" in Ayia Napa
In the very center of the city, on Monastyrska Square, one of the main sights of the city of Ayia Napa is the museum "Rural House". It is built in the traditional Cypriot style from clay bricks and is surrounded by a high fence. In the immediate vicinity of the museum there is a souvenir shop where guests of the "Rural House" can purchase souvenirs or kitchen utensils made of ceramics.
Museum "Country House" in Ayia Napa can be called the embodiment of the traditions of the old city, because with the help of his exhibits he tells about the life and activities of ancient Cypriots. Each room of the museum collected various pieces of furniture, utensils, which were used by peasants. So, in one of the halls you can admire a wooden bed with lace underwear and a closet that were made by hand, and in the other you will see a fireplace with an unusual ceramic finish, covered with dishes. The yard of the museum is also not empty: there is an oven on which the peasants prepared food, a well and a plow used in agriculture. The yard itself is spacious, which indicates that the peasants not only worked hard, but also rested well.
How to get there and when to visit?
The museum is located in the city center, it will be more convenient to reach it on foot. Free admission.
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