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Famagusta has unique museums with awe-inspiring monuments.
Among the most important museums to see are the one-of-a-kind Municipal Museum THALASSA (pertaining to finds of the sea), the outdoor Sculpture Park, and the small Folk Art Museums in the Red-Soil Villages.
THALASSA Municipal Museum
The Municipal Museum Thalassa has opened its doors in 2005. It is one more cultural creation under the care of Pieridi Foundation. Located in the centre of Agia Napa. Within one can find the timeline of the naval route of the island from the very first years up to today, sea exhibits, however what setals the show is Kerynia, a true copy of the historic ship that sank in 1985. It is the only naval history Museum in Cyprus.
Avgorou Folk Art Museum
The Folk Art Museum is located in he unique rescued traditional home of Mr. Koutra in Abgorou. Pieridi Foundation took the estate under its protection and now as a Museum it highlights the Messaoritic folk tradition of the wider region of Kokkinohoria. At the museum there are precious paintings of the great folk artist Michali Kkasialos and self-taught painters of Cyprus.
Deryneia Folk Art Museum
The Folklore Museum in Derynia is located on the Demetr Liperti 2 street. It was a donation by the couple Chatziliasi in memory of their three chikdren who died at a young age. The building was officially a historic preservable monument and was restored by the Council under the supervision of the Department of House planning. Within the Museum items from the traditional rural life of a home are housed, collected with the cooperation of the citizens.