Folk Art Museum

The Museum of Folk Art is housed within a splendid residence which is characteristic of the upper class 18th century Cypriots. The mansion is situated at the Kyrenia harbour, and has three main levels. Its cellars were used as storing rooms, the ground floor used to house the services, kitchen and craft area; now is exhibits a collection of farming tools and and looms. The second floor was the living area, the third the bedrom floor. Here you will find a selection of home furnishing dating back to this period including bed linen, tablecloths, local embroidery and lace, as well as a collection of gold and silver objects.