Arsinoe Byzantine Museum

EXCURSIONS / Museums / Paphos / Arsinoe Byzantine Museum
Situated at the Holy Bishopric in the picturesque village of Peristerona.

The museum has one of the largest collections of icons dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries, wood carved artefacts associated with the ceremonial needs of the church, both local and imported silver and metal artefacts, as well as textiles including 18th and19th century priests’ vestments and episcopal robes.

Rare books and manuscripts are also on display.

Tel: +357 26 352 515

Address: Peristerona, Pafos
Operating Hours: April - October: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 18:00, November - March: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: 2 Euro

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