List of museums in Northern Cyprus

This is a '''list of museums''' within the cities of '''[[Northern Cyprus]]'''.

{| class="wikitable sortable" !| Name !| City !| Type !| Summary |- ! [[Dervish Pasha Mansion]] | [[Nicosia|Lefkosa]] || Mansion || It is known as one of the hidden treasures of Lefkosa, and holds some of the city's richest [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] artifacts. |- ! [[Library and Lapidary Museum]] | [[Nicosia|Lefkosa]] || House || Located not far from [[Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia|St. Sophia]], it is an ancient building, and was in one period{{vague|date=February 2020}} thought of{{vague|date=February 2020}} as being a Venetian house. |- ! [[Lusignan House]] | [[Nicosia|Lefkosa]] || House || ...known as one of the most beautifully restored houses in Lefkosa. |- ! [[Mevlevi Tekke Museum]] | [[Nicosia|Lefkosa]] || Museum || ...from the early 17th century, was once used by [[Muslims]] for religious purposes. |- ! [[Museum of Barbarism]] | [[Nicosia|Lefkosa]] || House || House of Major [[Dr. Nihat]], during the 1960s when he served in the [[Cyprus Turkish Contingent]] ... During those troubled times, his house was attacked, and his wife and three children murdered. |- ! [[National Struggle Museum]] | [[Nicosia|Lefkosa]] || Museum || Displays some of the most memorable artifacts; its purpose is to remember and educate people of the city's struggles done by [[Turkish Cypriots]] in the late 19th century |- ! [[Archaeological Site of Enkomi]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Site || ...dating from the 13th century [[Enkomi]], it was once inhabited by [[Greeks]]. |- ! [[Ayios Yuannis Church]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Monastery || Featuring a timber roof, and built in the 12th century, it was originally a monastery, and later became known as the [[Latin chapel]]. |- ! [[Canbulat Museum]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Castle || Named after the provincial governor of [[Kilis]], [[Canbulat]] Bastion, built in the late 16th century, his tomb is also housed in this museum. |- ! [[Kantara Castle]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Castle || This castle is located furthest east, and is known as one of the lowest{{vague|height, elevation, reputation...?|date=February 2020}} in North Cyprus. The name Kantara translates as "bridge" or "arch"; the castle is known also known for one of the best{{vague|reason = because nicely framed, least obscured, most popular ....???|date=November 2020}} views. During certain times of the year (with clear skies) it is possible to see the mountains of Turkey, or {{vague |reason = by looking at one and then the other? By coming on different days of the week, or in different seasons? |date=February 2020}} the snows of the [[Lebanon]]{{vague|reason = in English, "the" rarely applies when the country is intended; does this refer to the mountains, the country, a "Greater" or "Lesser", or ... |date=December 2020}} |- ! [[Othello Castle]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Tower || Dating back to the [[medieval]] period, this tower was used to guard both the city of Famagusta and the harbour. |- ! [[Salamis, Cyprus|Ruins of Salamis]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Site || Salamis became the capital of Cyprus back in 1100 B.C.; it is also known as an ancient [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] city, and spreads over{{clarify|reason=more than? For the extent of? a square mile?|date=November 2020}} a mile |- ! [[Salamis Royal Tombs & Museum]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Site || Up until several decades ago this site was practically a first-come-first-served for any [[treasure hunter]]. Becoming famous in the 1950s, [[scientists]] began exploration and evacuation of the site, and found tombs dated to the 7th and 8th centuries. |- ! [[Sipahi Ay Trias Bascilica]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Site || Originally built in the 6th century, it was soon destroyed a century later during an Arab raid. During the 9th century small buildings arose near this destructive site such as small churches, but these soon too became abandoned. In the mid-1950s [[archaeologists]] have re-discovered this abandoned site and have been working a great deal to uncover lost memories. |- ! [[Monastery of Saint Barnabas|St. Barnabas Museum]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Monastery || It can be easily recognized by its unique structure consisting of two fairly large domes. It is named after Joses who was a native of Salamis (an ancient Roman city), was given the name [[Barnabas]] meaning a son of Prophecy by Christian apostles. |- ! [[Akkule Mosque]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || [[Mosque]] || Built in the early 17th century for guards of the city, it was used to help satisfy their religious needs |- ! [[Dungeon and Museum of Namik Kernal]] | [[Famagusta|Gazimagusa]] || Palace || This [[Republic of Venice|Venetian]] Palace was used as a prison during the Ottoman period in the 16th century |- ! [[Antiphonitis Monastery]] | [[Kyrenia|Girne]] || Church || Dating between the 12th and 15th century this [[monastery]] was once used as a church, whereas now it is now a beautiful tourist attraction |- ! [[Bellapais Abbey]] | [[Kyrenia|Girne]] || Church || Also known as the [[Abbey of Peace]] was built in the 13th century by the [[Canons Regula]]r. It is said to be the ruins of a monastery and it is now displayed as a museum including a restaurant and café |- ! [[Girne Archangelos Icon Museum]] | [[Kyrenia|Girne]] || Church || Built in the 1860s this [[Greek Orthodox]] church is one of the best known in the city of Girne |- ! [[Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum]] | [[Kyrenia|Girne]] || Museum || Said to have been sailed around 300 B.C. she sank just a mile off of the coast of Kyrenia |- ! [[Monument and Museum of Freedom and Peace]] | [[Kyrenia|Girne]] || Museum || Historical museum located where some of the first [[Turkish troops]] landed |- ! [[St. Hilarion Castle]] | [[Kyrenia|Girne]] || Castle || Located in the Kyrenia mountain range and was traditionally known as a monastery |- ! [[Fine Arts Museum]] | [[Kyrenia|Girne]] || Villa || Built in the 1930s it houses a vas collection of decorative arts |- ! [[Girne Museum of Folk Art]] | [[Kyrenia|Girne]] || House || Opening in 1974 and located on the Kyrenia harbor it was originally used as housing for Cypriots |- ! [[Palace of Vouni]] | [[Morphou|Guzelyurt]] || Palace || Thought to have been built during the Persian occupation around 330 B.C. |- ! [[Ruins of Soli]] | [[Morphou|Guzelyurt]] || Ruins/ Museum || Its history dates back to 6000 B.C. and has been called relatively small, but holds a vas amount of historical significance |- ! [[Guzelyurt Museum of Archeology & Natural History]] | [[Morphou|Guzelyurt]] || Museum || Historical museum where the flooring in the museum is dedicated to [[natural history]] |- ! [[St. Mamas Church & Icon Museum]] | [[Morphou|Guzelyurt]] || Church || Was once claimed to be a monastery and houses many artifacts that are on display |- ! [[Aphendrika Castle]] | [[Iskele]] || Castle || Constructed in the 6th century the castle now is property of the city and used as a temple |- ! [[Iskele Icon Museum]] | [[Iskele]] || Church || Built in the early 12th century and [[inaugurated]] as a museum in 1991, it now contains many of wall paintings |- |}

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==External links== * [http://www.distinctive-properties-ltd.com/northerncyprus_36_Monasteries-and-Museums-in-NorthernCyprus.htm Distinctive-properties-ltd.com] * [http://www.cypnet.co.uk/ncyprus/city/famagusta/fm-museums.htm Cypnet.co.uk] * [http://www.northcyprusonline.com/North-Cyprus-Online-Tourist-Information-Cities.php Northcyprusonline.com]

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