Leventis Municipal Museum
Nicosia's own history museum, telling the story of the capital from prehistory to today in a beautifully restored old-town mansion. Free entry.
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Set in the Laiki Geitonia quarter, the Leventis Museum walks you through Nicosia's past, from Bronze Age finds and medieval pottery to Venetian maps, Ottoman costumes and photographs of the colonial city.
The displays are compact and well designed, which makes it one of the most rewarding hours you can spend in the old town.
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Entry is free. Check opening days before you go, and pair it with a walk through Laiki Geitonia.
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