Cyprus MuseumsThere are many Cyprus museums across the island. The biggest ones with lots of archaeological relics are in Nicosia.
But a true secret gem of a museum has just opened right here on the west coast of Cyprus and it is a wonderful example of old village life in Cyprus. Designed, built and dreamed of for many years, it is the brainchild of the mayor of a tiny but beautiful village called Steni situated about 10 minutes out of Polis. The Steni Village Life museum opened its doors in August 2008 and houses a wonderful array of village implements, clothing, weaving machines and life like examples of how the locals lived many years ago.
It takes up around a third of the new Culture Center which also houses a conference room, the doctor's surgery and the mayor's office. The mayor, by the way, is called a Muktar in Cyprus. Many of the old crafts are still practised by the older local women and the museum plans to organise Cyprus art and craft fairs to keep the old traditions alive and offer visitors the opportunity to buy a true piece of Cyprus art rather than a cheap imported statue of Aphrodite from China!
The Muktar is called Elias and his family have donated all the pieces in the museum. It is beautifully laid out and Elias is rightly very proud of his achievement. PLEASE make an effort to visit this very special place. It is truly one of the best museums in Cyprus and a great thing to add to your "things to do in Cyprus" list. Related Pages: Cyprus culture
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