Transport, Communications and Works Minister Yiannis Karousos described as important the re-opening on Wednesday of the newly upgraded and renovated Archaeological Museum of Larnaca, closed for 5 years.
Chatting with the press through the opening ceremony, he mentioned it’s a important day for the city and Larnaca district but in addition for the island’s cultural heritage. The Museum reoperates and has been renovated and upgraded fully providing guests a novel expertise, free admission and is open through the weekends.
The museum was able to reopen in 2020, however with just one wing renovated. For that reason, he added, a choice was taken to hold out a whole renovation, making it additionally accessible for folks with disabilities and full with all infrastructure and providers that trendy museums have.
Thanking the pinnacle of the Antiquities Division in addition to the Museums’ curator and all individuals who labored arduous to maintain the deadlines, Karousos reminded President Nicos Anastasiades’ dedication to put money into tradition with initiatives and insurance policies that spotlight our satisfaction for our cultural wealth and historical past.
He urged native authorities in Larnaca to work to extend the variety of folks visiting Larnaca Museum.
All displays within the museum have been unearthed in Larnaca district, depicting the world’s archaeological historical past and wealth and invited locals and foreigners to go to it.
Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras mentioned that at this time is a vital day for town as its museum reopens after a few years. Larnaca hides a historic and archaeological wealth which is now mirrored by the museum.
Vyras mentioned that in cooperation with the Ministry and different Larnaca authorities they’re working to develop essential actions reminiscent of unification of Larnaca`s archaeological websites. Tenders will probably be introduced quickly for that reason.
He additionally mentioned that funds have been secured by the EU structured Funds to advertise the city’s antiquities whereas along with the competent state our bodies they are going to work to seek out options to advertise the wealth and historical past of Larnaca district.
Larnaca Toursm Improvement (ETAP) President Dinos Lefkaritis additionally mentioned “finally the museum has opened” and mentioned ETAP will contribute to the museum.
The Archaeological Museum of the Larnaca District is situated close to the centre of city. Inaugurated in 1969, it initially consisted of two exhibition rooms. In 1987 and 1988 the Museum was enriched with new rooms and finds. Immediately it consists of 4 galleries the place the disposition of objects follows a chronological succession in order that the customer could have a extra full image of the historic improvement of town of Kition and the District of Larnaca normally, its web site mentioned.
(CNA)