33 Exhibits include embroidery, lace, costumes, pottery, metalwork, basketry, folk paintings, leatherwork and woodcarving. Important artworks are the 19th-century door of Agios Mamas Church, referenced in Nobel laureate George Seferis’ poem “Little Things of Cyprus” and the paintings “The Wedding” by M. Kashialos, “Karpasitissa” by I. Kissonergis, and “Lapithos” by A. Stylianou. Plateia Arch. Kyprianou (Square) Tel: +357 22 432578 / web: www.cypriotstudies.org Opening hours: Mon 10:00–14:00, Tue–Fri 9:00– 16:00, Sat 09:00–13:00 Fairytale Museum Located in a preserved mansion near Pafos Gate, Fairytale Museum, established in 2017, celebrates the cultural heritage of fairy tales, myths, legends and traditions from Cyprus and around the world. It is an interactive space where children and adults explore the art of storytelling through creative exhibits, such as hidden pathways, miniature figurines, and many more. The Museum also hosts book presentations and workshops. 32–34 Granikou Street / Tel: +357 22 376522 web: www.fairytalemuseum.org.cy / Opening hours: Sat 10:00–14:00 State Gallery of Contemporary Art (SPEL) Designed by the modernist architect Stavros Economou, the building is located opposite Pyli Ammochostou (Famagusta Gate) and housed the Lefkosia Co-operative Credit Company (SPEL) from 1965. It was later acquired and redesigned to become the gallery’s second venue, which opened in 2019. Today, SPEL presents exhibitions and events focusing on modern and contemporary art, architecture and design. 73 Ammochostou Street / Tel: +357 22 479600 Call for opening hours Folk Art Museum Fairytale Museum SPEL
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