Limassol Municipal Folk Art Museum
The two years restoration works aimed the maintaining of architectural style, both outside and inside: - restoration of roof and timber - reduction of the inside humidity - restoration of the mosaic floor in the hall - wooden false ceiling was repaired and painted with a ...
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Project details
Title: | Limassol Municipal Folk Art Museum |
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Entr. year: | 1988 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Cyprus |
Town: | Limassol |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
Former use: | Mansion |
Actual use: | Museum |
Built: | 19th century |
The Jury's citation: | "For the fine conversion of the Schiza mansion into the municipal folk art museum" |
GPS: | 34°40'35.3"N 33°2'51.4"E |
Web, Links: | www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy/popular_en.html |
Description:
The two years restoration works aimed the maintaining of architectural style, both outside and inside: - restoration of roof and timber - reduction of the inside humidity - restoration of the mosaic floor in the hall - wooden false ceiling was repaired and painted with a preservative liquid - two exterior shutters have been changed according to the original design - preservation of some frescoes with motives of popular art - precautions have been taken to secure the preservation of the exhibits (isolating, lighting, security, object display)
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