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The first service in the Ministry of Education and Culture , with  exclusive competence in culture was created in 1965 and was named Education Services , which was then upgraded and renamed in 1992 to the Department of Cultural Services.

The Department of Cultural Services is the main exponent of culture politics of the state in concern with modern civilisation. Having the competence of the development of the Arts and Literature in Cyprus, the information and the participation of the public in the cultural scene and the presentation of the cultural achievements abroad, is an important role in the creation of the cultural physiognomy of the country.

In this section you will find information, details and photographs concerning the culture (foundations and bodies), arts (music, theatres, modern art) and education services (House of arts and letters, libraries) which Cyprus has to offer in its various towns. Some have existed for many years and have been offering their services to the public, while others are new, modern and fresh ready to be explored and put to good use by the citizens as well as visitors of Cyprus.

All the cultural institutions on Cyprus Island

14 cultural institutions documented on this site. 13 of them are plotted on Cyprus in 3D.

Cyprus cultural services by location (district)

Famagusta

Cultural Centre of Occupied Famagusta

The Cultural Centre of Occupied Famagusta was built in 1998 on the line of controversy near the Deryneia barricade in the Ammochostos district , and accommodate

Nicosia

Cyprus Library

The Cyprus Library was official founded in 1987, and was a follow-up of the Cyprus Public Library which was founded in 1927 by the colonial government of Govern

Nicosia

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation

From the 1st of January 2007, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra of Cyprus has been transformed into an independent institute which has taken over the management and

Nicosia

Cyprus Theatre Organisation

The Cyprus Theatre Organisation is located in the Nicosia district and it began its creative trip in 1971 aiming to produce theatrical art.

Nicosia

Dance House (Nicosia)

Dance House  is located in the town of  Nicosia and it is a new, modern and unique area  dedicated to the support, promotion and development of dance in our cou

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Limassol

Giorgos Seferis Hall

The Giorgos Seferis Hall is located in the village of Platres in the Limassol district. It is situated in the traditional building of the old Municipal Marke

Nicosia

Cyprus Library

The Cyprus Library was official founded in 1987, and was a follow-up of the Cyprus Public Library which was founded in 1927 by the colonial government of Govern

Nicosia

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation

From the 1st of January 2007, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra of Cyprus has been transformed into an independent institute which has taken over the management and

Nicosia

Cyprus Theatre Organisation

The Cyprus Theatre Organisation is located in the Nicosia district and it began its creative trip in 1971 aiming to produce theatrical art.

Nicosia

Dance House (Nicosia)

Dance House  is located in the town of  Nicosia and it is a new, modern and unique area  dedicated to the support, promotion and development of dance in our cou

Nicosia

Kastelliotissa Medieval Hall

The Kasteliotissa Hall is located in the town of Nicosia and belongs to the Department of Antiquities. Its organisation and management has been taken over by

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Paphos

Paphos Municipal Library

The Paphos Municipal Library was founded in 1946 , by the mayor of Paphos Christodoulo Galatopoulo (1943-1953), whose name was given to the Municipal Library in

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Akrotiri Peninsula

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Limassol

Amathus Archaeological Site

The Amathus archaeological site is located 11km east of Limassol centre and is considered as one of the most important ancient and historical sites in Cyprus.