The Walled City Museum in Nicosia, located near the historic Kyrenia Gate, has revived 2,500-year-old Cypriot motifs in stunning stained glass art adorning its doors and windows. These intricate designs, crafted by artist Sinem Akın Kılınç from the Cyprus Museum of Modern Arts, breathe life into motifs from ancient Cypriot civilizations, linking the island’s cultural past with the present.

Housed in a 5-storey building, the museum offers a journey through Cyprus’s history and art on each floor, creating a unique atmosphere for visitors. The stained glass at the entrance features a composition from a ceramic jug dating back to 750-600 BC, along with Cypriot bird motifs, lotus flowers, and other elements from the archaic period. The artist’s dedication resulted in beautifully crafted stained glass art, completed after a seven-month effort, that now preserves and celebrates the cultural identity of Cyprus at the Walled City Museum.

 

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