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The many museums of Cyprus correspond to and illustrate the thousands of years of history to which the island has borne witness. They include archaeological and religious sites as well as traditional museum buildings. Among the latter, the most significant is the Cyprus Museum in Lefkosia. It presents the most comprehensive collection of archaeological artifacts under a single roof in the country. The Byzantine Museum, with its vast collection of religious icons, is also located in the capital. The Pafos District Archaeological Museum, Mediaeval Castle, Lemesos and The Pierides Foundation Museum in Larnaka should also be high on visitors' lists.
1. All museums and archaeological sites remain closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday (Greek Orthodox).
2. During the rest of the Public Holidays (see pages 136-137) the major archaeological sites: Kolossi Castle, Kourion site, Sanctuary of Apollo, Tombs of the Kings, Mosaics in Pafos, Hala Sultan Tekke, Choirokoitia and the Archaeological site of Amathous remain open from 09:00-17:00 hrs (09:00-19:30 hrs summer). The Cyprus Archaeological Museum in Lefkosia remains also open from 10:00-13:00 hrs. The district Archaeological Museums in Lemesos, Larnaka and Pafos remain closed on Sundays.
3. Opening and closing times of Museums and Archaeological sites, as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. During the summer period (June-August) the archaeological sites stay open longer.
4. Every Sunday, free admittance for all European citizens to all State Museums and Archaeological sites.
5. The Department of Antiquities can issue for a specific person special entry cards for a period of one day for C£2,50 and for a period of seven days for C£5,00.
6. School children escorted by their teachers have free entrance to State Museums and Archaeological sites.