The old Archbishop’s palace can be found in the centre of Nicosia (Lefkosia) and is a two storey building which dates back to the 18th century.

Right next to the old Archbishop’s palace there is the new Archbishop’s palace which is as well, a two storey building in Neo - Byzantine style. The new Archbishop’s palace houses the offices of the archdiocese and the residence of the archbishop. Archbishop Makarios III built it during 1956 – 1960. In addition, it houses the Byzantine Museum and the Library of the Archbishopric.

Address: Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou, Nicosia

Operating Period: All year round

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