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Nicosia - Byzantine Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:19:56 +0000

The Byzantine Museum in Nicosia houses the most significant and representative collection of Byzantine art on the island. The museum is located in a side wing of the Archbishop’s Palace and offers visitors a journey through Cyprus’s religious and cultural heritage.

The reconstruction of the fresco

The Root of Jesse

which originally adorned the walls of the Monastery of Antiphonitis in Northern Cyprus.

Following the conflict of 1974, the fresco was cut into numerous pieces by antiquities smugglers and illegally taken out of the country. After years of efforts and legal battles, many of these pieces were recovered from private collections abroad.

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:23:11 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

A mythological scene.
A centaur playing a string instrument (kithara?), Lamia, 13th c

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:09:55 +0000

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Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:57:23 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

Detail of a frescoe / Church of the Orthodox Diocese of Evrytania in Central Greece

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:30:54 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

Frescoe of a church of the Orthodox Diocese of Evrytania in Central Greece

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:10:34 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

Frescoes / iconostasis of a church of the Orthodox Diocese of Evrytania in Central Greece

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:56:15 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

Mosaic icon of the "Virgin of Tenderness"
from Triglia, Asia Minor
Made by a Constantinople workshop, Late 13th c.

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:45:03 +0000

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Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:34:33 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

Marble closure slab, 10th c. - early 11th c
A deer being torn apart by a lion

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:51:14 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

Marble closure slab, 12c.
Two sphinxes flank a tree of life, trampling on a deer.

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:28:00 +0000

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Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:14:55 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

Left - Funerary stele, limstone, 3.c - 4c.
A praying woman flanked by two jackals, symbols of the Egyptian god Anubis.

Right - Funerary stele, limstone, 3.c - 4c.
Two persons joining hands

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:50:34 +0000

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Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:18:37 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

The Nativity, marble slab, Naxos, 4th c. early 5th c

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:56:02 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, it is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

Marble statuette of Orpheus, 4th cent..

Orpheus, playing a harp, is surrounded by various animals. An elephant stands in the left corner.

Athens - Byzantine and Christian Museum

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 21:27:02 +0000

Martin M. Miles has posted:

Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

Founded in 1914, the Byzantine and Christian Museum is now located in the former villa of the Duchess of Plaisance, also known as the Villa Ilissia, in close proximity to the War Museum. It houses more than 25,000 exhibits, artifacts from the 3rd century AD to the late Middle Ages.

This lady sits in the Museum´s garden and offers oranges to the visitors

Descent into Hell

nobody@ipernity.com (Badly) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:18:46 +0000

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The Templon

nobody@ipernity.com (Badly) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:16:58 +0000

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The Templon

nobody@ipernity.com (Badly) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:15:05 +0000

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carved flagstone, 1792

nobody@ipernity.com (Badly) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:13:28 +0000

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