Established in 1984 and housed in the former Bank of Cyprus administrative building in historic Nicosia, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation preserves, studies and shares a significant part of the island’s cultural heritage. Its work brings together collections, museums, exhibitions, publications, research and educational programmes.
Six collections devoted to Cyprus
The foundation cares for coinage, historical maps, rare books and manuscripts, engravings, photographs, watercolours, contemporary Cypriot art and ethnographic objects. Together, these holdings approach the island’s history through archaeology, cartography, popular traditions, visual culture and written sources.
Museums, research and learning
In Nicosia, the foundation hosts the Museum of the History of Cypriot Coinage and the Museum of the George and Nefeli Giabra Pierides Collection. It is also connected with the Pierides Museum in Larnaca. Its annual programme includes exhibitions, lectures, research projects and educational activities for different audiences.
A living venue in the old city
The Faneromeni courtyard and exhibition spaces also host performances, screenings and public encounters. Visiting arrangements may change according to exhibitions and events, so the official programme should be checked before travelling.