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Local Ethnographic Museum, Cyprus: what it is and when to go
Local Ethnographic Museum is a museum (Μουσείο Λαϊκής Τέχνης) in Cyprus (Paphos). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · Museums and art
- Local name
- Μουσείο Λαϊκής Τέχνης
- Where
- Cyprus · Γεροσκήπου
- Best time
- March to June and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- PFO Paphos, 5.5 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:30-16:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- culture.gov.cy
- Run by
- Department of Antiquities
- Coordinates
- 34.7596, 32.45451
What it is and where
Local Ethnographic Museum is a museum (Μουσείο Λαϊκής Τέχνης) in Cyprus (Paphos).
It is housed in a traditional 18th century building, known as the “House of Hadjismith”. This building belonged to Andreas Zimboulakis, a rich and educated man who was appointed British Consular Agent for western Cyprus.
It is in Paphos, where this site lists 48 more places to see, 3.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.7596, 32.45451; the nearest main airport is Paphos International Airport (PFO, Paphos), 5.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cyprus (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Department of Antiquities
It is one of the Museums and art places in Cyprus. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Local Ethnographic Museum is March to June and September to November.
- JanPossible9:55
- FebPossible10:45
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunBest time14:19
- JulPossible14:07
- AugPossible13:18
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:09
- DecPossible9:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Cyprus in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Cyprus
To enter Cyprus there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cyprus checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112 · 199.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Agia ParaskeviTemples143 m
- Paphos Aphrodite WaterparkWith kids2.3 km
- Paphos Archaeological MuseumArchaeological museum in Paphos, Cyprus2.6 km
- Pachyammos sanctuaryArchaeological site in Cyprus3.1 km
- Ethnographical Museum of PafosMuseum3.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cyprus guide.
More in Cyprus: Museums and art
- Cyprus Museum: Archaeological museum in Cyprus
- Larnaca Castle: castle in Larnaca, Cyprus
- The Kyrenia Ship: ancient Greek merchant ship wreck
- Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia: museum in Ledra Street, Cyprus
- Larnaca District Archaeological Museum: Archaeological museum in Larnaca
- Dervish Pasha Mansion: Ottoman house and ethnographic museum in North Nicosia
Every Cyprus place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Local Ethnographic Museum?
It is a museum (Μουσείο Λαϊκής Τέχνης in the local language) in Cyprus.
When is the best time to visit Local Ethnographic Museum?
March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41.
How do you get to Local Ethnographic Museum?
The nearest main airport is Paphos International Airport (PFO), 5.5 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cyprus is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cyprus map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Agia Paraskevi, Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark, Paphos Archaeological Museum. The rest is in the Cyprus guide.
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