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Cyprus Railways Museum: A Journey Through Time

Step back in time at the Cyprus Railways Museum in Evrychou, exploring the history of the island's railway and its impact on Cypriot life.

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Housed in the beautifully restored former Evrychou railway station, the Cyprus Railways Museum offers a captivating glimpse into the island's railway history, showcasing vintage locomotives, carriages, and railway artifacts from the Cyprus Government Railway (CGR) that operated from 1905 to 1951.

A brief summary to Cyprus Railways Museum

  • Monday 8:30 am-4 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am-4 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am-4 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am-4 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am-4 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am-4 pm
  • Sunday 8:30 am-4 pm

Local tips

  • Visit during the week for a quieter experience, as weekends can be more crowded.
  • Combine your visit with a walk around the charming village of Evrychou for a full day of exploration.
  • Don't forget your camera; the vintage trains make for great photo opportunities.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Nicosia, take the Cyprus Public Transport bus route 405 towards Evrychou. The bus departs from Chilonos - Michail Paridi station and arrives at Evrychou Fire Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, with buses running every two hours. A single ticket costs between €2 and €4. From the Evrychou Fire Station, it's a short walk of about 500 meters to the Cyprus Railways Museum.

  • Driving

    If driving from Nicosia, head southwest on the A9, then follow signs for the B9 towards Evrychou. The journey is approximately 56 km and takes about 57 minutes. Once in Evrychou, follow local signs to the Cyprus Railways Museum. There is parking available near the museum. Parking is free.

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Located in the tranquil village of Evrychou, the Cyprus Railways Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Cyprus Government Railway (CGR), which played a pivotal role in the island's development during the British colonial period. The CGR, a narrow-gauge railway, operated from 1905 to 1951, connecting Famagusta with Nicosia, Morphou, and Evrychou. It transported passengers, goods, and mail, and played a crucial role during World War II, moving troops and supplies. The Evrychou station, once the western terminus of the CGR, has been transformed into a museum showcasing the railway's history. The museum houses a collection of vintage locomotives, carriages, and railway paraphernalia. Visitors can explore meticulously restored exhibits that showcase the evolution of rail transport in Cyprus, from the early steam engines to more modern rail systems. Inside, you'll find original documents, drawings, photographs, and objects related to the Cyprus railways. Scale models of the main stations and rolling stock offer a glimpse into the railway's infrastructure. The museum is spread over two floors, with the ground floor focusing on the construction and route of the CGR, and the first floor dedicated to the passenger experience and the types of goods carried. Period furniture helps recreate the atmosphere of a bustling railway station in the early 20th century. Outside, you can see a section of the original track, discovered during renovations and carefully reconditioned. An original handcar and freight wagon are also on display.

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