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In the village of Omodos, guests have the opportunity to visit the following seven different museums: (a) Despotic: a room in the North Wing of the convent of the Holy Cross in Omodos, where small-scale despot when come to the monastery. "The Bishop Has", whatever it is called, it maintains its traditional character and decorating season with furniture, needlework, textiles, prints, etc. (b) More: is a modern ecclesiastical Museum on the ground floor of the monastery of the Holy Cross in Omodos. Here preserved important sacred relics, some of which date back to medieval times, as Byzantine icons, Bibles, Holy vessels, silver reliquaries and wood carved crosses. (c) Great Synodicon: the venue impresses for its beauty and the art of the carved ceiling from walnut. (d) Conclusion: the Museum space is devoted to the Freedom Struggle 1955-59 in Cyprus against the British colonial masters. Exposed personal belongings of fighters as well as the Greek flag which was at hideout during the destruction of Omodos. (e) art gallery: Hosts a permanent art collection of well-known modern Cypriot painters themed Omodos. (f) photo exhibition: includes photos dated from the 19th century through which guests come in contact with the Customs and life of Omodos. (g) Rescue Center Lace: through this site is the construction of "the pacifier", i.e. of lace kentimenis with crochet. In the Museum there is a remarkable collection in addition to the hundred and embroidery.

Opening Hours:

Winter hours:

• Monday: 09:30pm - 16:00am
• Tuesday: 09:30pm - 16:00am
• Wednesday: 09:30pm - 16:00am
• Thursday: 09:30pm - 16:00am
• Friday: 09:30pm - 16:00am
• Saturday: 09:30pm - 16:00am
• Sunday: 09:30pm - 16:00am

Summer schedule:

• Monday: 09:30pm - 19:00am
• Tuesday: 09:30pm - 19:00am 
• Wednesday: 09:30pm - 19:00am
• Thursday: 09:30pm - 19:00am
• Friday: 09:30pm - 19:00am
• Saturday: 09:30pm - 19:00am
• Sunday: 09:30pm - 19:00am

Entrance Fee: Free Entrance