The House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios

The House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios is the most important example of urban architecture of the last century of Ottoman domination that survives in old Lefkosia. It is situated near the Archbishopric, in the neighbourhood of Saint Antonios, where the wealthy notables of the Greek community traditionally used to live.

The Archontiko (mansion) of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios is the house where the dragoman Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios and his family lived between 1793 and 1808.

The dragoman acted as interpreter between the Christian population and the Ottoman governor.

Nicosia

Address: Patriarchou Grigoriou 20, Lefkosia

Operating Hours: Monday & Sunday: closed, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 08:30 - 15:30, Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:00, Saturday: 09:30 - 15:30,

Closed on Public Holidays.

Cyprus Handicraft Centre

At the Handicraft Centre in Nicosia visitors can see artisans engaged in such traditional crafts as weaving, basket making, wood carving, pottery, and the production of leather and traditional copper items. A large variety of hand-produced items are on sale at the Centre's shop

Address: Athalassas Avenue 186, Strovolos, Lefkosia

Operating Hours: The workshops are open: Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 14:30, Thursday: 15:00 - 18:00 (except in July - August)

Natural History Museum of the World

Fossils, Minerals and Meteorites. Some of the specimens are unique and rare. It includes dinosaur specimens, birds, plants, insects, etc.

Address:

N120 Α+Β Strovolos Avenue, Strovolos, 2042 Nicosia

Telephone: 22312676

Fax: 22487716

Email: info@tsiridesfoundation.com

Website: www.tsiridesfoundation.com

Opening Hours:

Tuesday to Friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:30-16:30

Saturday & Sunday: 10:00-16:30

Opening Period: All year round

Entrance Fee:

Juniors & Students @ €3

Adults: @ €5