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This is a really interesting museum. It is very well laid out with excellent descriptions of the exhibits. It is much, much better than many of the museums in the bigger cities. And unlike in Larnaca it is OPEN. Yes, it is a small museum but the antiquities are well explained and then there are other exhibits featuring local art and history. The staff speak excellent English and make a real effort to be available for questions. If you go on a Thursday you can go down the street to visit a halloumi cheese dairy. Making the local cheese the traditional way AND you can taste it all. Wonderful.…
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Date of experience: February 2019
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On Tuesdays at 11.45 AM there is free tour through the most traditional places in Athienou. It starts in the house where two lovely ladies show how the halloumi cheese is made. Next you can eat some local food and freshly made hot haloumi. After that guide shows old mill. Whole thing take about 90-120 minutes. It is great!!!…
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Date of experience: February 2018
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Lovely museum demonstrating the local history of the area, the local lace production and local town history. The town has a tradition of a special country bread and traditional Halloumi cheese production. If you plan your trip to Athienou in advance, it is recommended contact the museum to ask for the Bread and Halloumi tours. As the town is close to the border of the Turkish occupied territories you can see tanks from the museum balcony,…
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Date of experience: July 2016
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All the history of Athienou is in the museum. I suggest it to all families. It's better if you go at mornings. Very modern building
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Date of experience: July 2016
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During our walk in Athienou we visited the Kallinikeio Museum with our guide. She explained perfectly the work and life of the artist, and also the history and everyday life of the Cypriots in Athienou.The museum is small and very well organized, staff is helpful and very friendly. Thank you!…
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Date of experience: February 2016
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