Reg.Nr. 88-CY/03

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
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
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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)