The Byzantine Museum within the walls Nicosia (Audio Guides)
The Byzantine Museum within the walls Nicosia (Audio Guides)
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Looted Byzantine mosaic goes on display at Cyprus museum
A centuries-old mosaic of Saint Mark is on display at a Cyprus museum that now plans to reunite it with the 11 other apostles decades after it was looted in the island's Turkish-held north.
The Cyprus Museum in Nicosia, Cyprus (Oct 29, 2015)
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Muzeum Archeologiczne w Nikozji - Cyprus Archaeological Museum - Nicosia - Cyprus
Muzeum Archeologiczne w Nikozji - Cyprus Archaeological Museum - Nicosia - Cyprus
The Cyprus Museum
This excellent 45-min film -production of the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, Ministry of Education and Culture- portrays the creation of the first archaeological museum of Cyprus in the late 19th century, in Lefkosia, and the later establishment of the Cyprus Museum in the early 20th century. Enriched with archival material of the time, the film depicts the historical development of the island, by presenting archaeological sites and finds of archaeological excavations, which are exhibited in the halls of the Cyprus Museum, and cover the period from the early years of human presence on the island (10th millennium BC) until the Roman period.
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Available from paragoges.pi.ac.cy/?video=445
OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION JOURNEY TO THE CHILDRENS ART - BYZANTINE MUSEUM, NICOSIA 18/5/2015
Leventis Museum - Nicosia, Cyprus (Oct 7, 2015) Part 2
Produced and directed by Chris Krzentz on Oct 7, 2015
Paradise Found: Touring the Christian & Byzantine Museum Gardens
Paradise Found: Touring the Christian & Byzantine Museum Gardens By Alexia Amvrazi
Athens is not famous for its multitude of parks and green spaces, although there are actually a handful of them that are not only refreshing, reviving and naturally lush (the National Gardens, Philoppapou hill, Ardittou hill, Lycabettus to name a few) but also steeped in history. One of the lesser-known and rarely visited gardens of Athens are those at the Byzantine and Christian Museum, on Vas. Sophias Ave. The architecturally stunning museum was once Villa Ilisia, built in 1848 as the Athenian Palace of the philhellene Duchesse de Plaissance (Doukissa Plakentias), whose financial and cultural support to Greece during and after the Greek War of Independence was notably generous. At the beginning of the 20th Century the villa was turned into the museum, which today showcases over 25,000 valuable, mainly religious artefacts from the Early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, post-Byzantine and later periods.
The Byzantine and Christian Museum, under which also lies Aristotle’s Lyceum, also hosts temporary exhibitions; currently one titled ‘Domenicos Theotokopoulos, Before El Greco’ (Until 31/3) and ‘The Gardens’. Greek City Times was recently given a culturally enlightening and educational tour by Medieval Historian Dr. Chryssa Kontogeorgopoulou from Action Plus (HYPERLINK: an innovative and visionary enterprise that organizes high-quality, deeply informative and fun guided tours (including tailor-made ones) led by expert archaeologists and historians. (See video below for the full tour!). Lined with fruit trees, fragrant native herbs such as rosemary, lavender and oregano as well as a broad variety of flowers, the museum’s garden is themed by three main elements: Water, Paradise and the River Ilissos. Dr Kontogeorgopoulou showed us the well/cistern from where the Duchesses‘ villa was supplied with water and the former banks of Athens‘ ancient Ilissos River, which was covered over in the mid 20th Century in order to build Vas. Konstandinos Ave. Among exhibits from the early Christian Era (the originals of which can be viewed within the museum) and Roman tombs, she also related how the gardens represent the ancient Greek as well as Byzantine concepts of Paradise. In various texts, Paradise was considered to be a blooming garden such as those where the river once flowed through, right at the back of the current museum. Indeed, these very gardens were written about by Plato in his work Phaedros:
By Hera! What a fine place for rest! How large and tall this platanus tree is! And, this chestnut tree, how magnificent is its shade and majestic its branches! These places are all in bloom and balmy. A delicious spring ripples at the roots of this platanus and by dipping our feet we may feel the coolness if its waters. To judge by these figurines and statues one might say that this abode is consecrated to Nymphs and to the Acheloos river. How the air that we breathe here is sweet and agreeable! It is like the perfume of Summer, harmonious with the chorus of grasshoppers. But, what I like best, is this soft turf, thick enough to rest our heads comfortably, stretching ourselves on this gently inclined ground. My dear Phaedros, thou could have not lead me to a better place!
Plato, Phaedros Even in modern times, on a sunny day, the gardens (entry is free) are an idyllic spot for relaxing with a book , good company or simply for a break from the hubbub of the city centre. The Byzantine and Christian Museum, which also has a lovely cafe ideal both as a cozy getaway in winter and a place to bask in the sun on warmer days, is located on 22 Vas. Sophias Avenue, right next to the War Museum and only five minutes walk from Evangelismos metro station.
Leventis Museum - Nicosia, Cyprus (Oct 7, 2015) Part 1
Produced and directed by Chris Krzentz on Oct 7, 2015
Cyprus where Byzantium Lives (english version)
Cyprus where Byzantium Lives (english version)
In the beginning was the word-Interractive performance at Byzantine Museum
In the beginning was the word- A Byzantine era love story, written in period calligraphy and industrialy embroidered, onto which artist performs needle-work with artist's hair inspired by 13th C Saint Mauri's miracle with hair. After performance, audience were invited to pick up a needle passed with artist's hair and fill in the outlined words written onto the embroider artwork; Divine Love-Hair-Miracle-Sanctification.
A synpraxi between Lia Lapithi, artist and Ellada's Papaioannou,philologist.
At Byzantine Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus. From 4/12 2013 unti 7/1/2014
Archbishop's Palace, Nicosia, Cyprus
Archbishop's Palace is the official residence and office of the archbishop of Cyprus located in Nicosia. The palace was built next to the Old Archbishop's Palace (built in the 17th century), between 1956 and 1960; in neo-Byzantine architecture style. Although the Archbishop's Palace is not open to the public; the Byzantine Museum, Library of the Archbishopric, Folk Art Museum and the National Struggle Museum located on its grounds are open to the public.
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The house of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios, Ethnological Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus
CYPRUS: Agios Neophytos Monastery [HD]
Agios Neophytos Monastery lies 10 km outside Paphos, near Tala village. Agios (means Saint) Neophytos was the founder of the monastery in 1159. He lived there (from 1170) and died in 1219 at the age of 85. He is considered to be one of the most significant figures of the Church of Cyprus.
Inside the Engleistra (place of seclusion near the monastery) Saint Neophytos led a hermit’s life until 1170. The Engleistra was initially a natural cave on the eastern side of a hill’s slope, and was carved into a place of seclusion by St. Neophytos. It consisted of two areas. One area was a small chapel dedicated to Timios Stavros ( Holy Cross) and the other was the Saint’s cell, in which he also carved his tomb.
A famous painter, Theodoros Apsevdis, undertook to paint the frescoes in the Engleistra. You can also can see Byzantine icons of exceptional artistic quality in the main church of the monastery. Or in the museum of the monastery, which has exhibits from both the ancient period and Byzantine period.
The main church of the monastery was built around 200 years after the death of St. Neophytos and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
May 13, 2015
Nicosia Archaeological Museum Cyprus
Jest to główne muzeum archeologiczne Cypru. Znajduje się ono w Nikozji i pokazuje długą historię cywilizacji na wyspie od czasów prehistorycznych do okresu wczesnochrześcijańskiego. Zakrojone na szeroką skalę wykopy na całej wyspie w znaczny sposób wzbogaciły zbiory muzeum i sprawiły, że archeologia Cypru znalazła się na pierwszym planie międzynarodowych badań archeologicznych. W tym miejscu pielęgnuje się i przedstawia dziedzictwo kulturowe Cypru, obejmujące garncarstwo, biżuterię, rzeźbę i monety z okresu neolitycznego aż do Ery Brązu, Ery Żelaza i okresu grecko-rzymskiego. Główne wystawy obejmują posąg Afrodyty z Soloi, kolekcję złotej biżuterii i relikty z Grobowców Królewskich z Salaminy. Muzeum stanowi jeden z przystanków na szlaku kulturowym, poświęconym Afrodycie.
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Byzantine Museum and Art Gallery a walkthrough
Byzantine Museum and Art Gallery a walkthrough
Pancyprian Gymnasium Museum in Nicosia, Cyprus (2014)
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Cyprus, where Byzantium lives.
CYPRUS MUSEUM - Nicosia
Archaeological Museum of Cyprus is located in an impressive building built in neo classical style not far from the Turkish side with it's separation walls dominating this area alongside the older Venetian walls.
The museum has a wealth of information displaying the rich Cypriot culture with some statues having just been discovered only some decades ago.
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CYPRUS: NICOSIA: 6TH CENTURY BC STATUES & SPHINXES TO BE RESTORED
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Restoration work has just begun at the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia on a discovery of six statues, a pair of sphinxes and four lions, dating back to the 6th century B.C.
The statues, all in immaculate condition, were found at the ancient site of Tamassos, just south of Nicosia, by antiquities department workers who were repairing the wall of a previously excavated royal tomb.
Tourists visiting the site were able to see two of the royal tombs which were discovered during excavations by a German archaeological team in the nineteenth century - a third tomb has since been destroyed.
The newly-discovered statues, made about the 6th century B.C., were probably placed outside one of the royal tombs to guard it.
Cyprus was under Egyptian rule at the time and the two sphinxes are identical to those found in Egypt.
The archaeological site at Tamassos was very important in antiquity, both as a centre of copper smelting and as a centre for the worship of the Greek Goddess of Love, Aphrodite.
After their discovery two weeks ago, the statues were taken to the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia, where they'll undergo restoration work, before being put on display in about two month's time.
Archaeologists at the museum were thrilled, especially with the condition of the statues.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
The condition of this object, this sphinx that you see, it's perfect, it's the first time that I've seen such an object in such condition. Usually when objects come into our laboratory there are in fragments or they are in bad condition but this one is amazing.
SUPERCAPTION: Andreas Georgiades, Conservator of Antiquities, Cyprus Museum
The statues are carved out of limestone and archaeologists believe they are so well preserved because they were kept buried under ground.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
There are six pieces, three pairs we may say, two sphinx and two lions, small ones and two bigger ones.
SUPERCAPTION: Andreas Georgiades, Conservator of Antiquities, Cyprus Museum
The four lions, each slightly larger than life-size, and the sphinxes will be cleaned up before going on show at the museum.
They will probably be displayed with another important find from the same area - the Colossus of Tamassos, which dates back to 560 B.C.
The head of antiquities at the museum believes the statues are unique in their style and size.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
This discovery is really one of the most important discoveries in the whole history of the department of antiquities. We found just accidentally four lions as you know, three of them are over life size and one life size, I can say, and two sphinx's life size also. They were found altogether in very, very good condition.
SUPERCAPTION: Dr. Demos Christou, Director of Antiquities, Cyprus Museum.
Further excavations at the site will continue, and although he doesn't think there'll be any more surprises, he's more than happy.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
These tombs which are monumental and excavated by the late German archaeologist Ohnefalsch-Richter in the late nineteenth century. These tombs are the most important tombs existing in Cyprus.
SUPERCAPTION: Dr. Demos Christou, Director of Antiquities, Cyprus Museum
The archaeological museum is full of riches discovered over the centuries, but experts believe the newly-found statues of Tamassos will more than enhance the treasures already there.
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