Overview:

is a museum dedicated to the history of the railways in Cyprus. Located in the small village of Evrychou, in Limassol district, the museum is home to a wonderful collection of artifacts, machinery, documents, and photographs. The museum depicts the evolution of railway transport in Cyprus from the 19th century to the present day. Its main attraction is a collection of old steam locomotives, once used to transport goods and passengers throughout the island. As well as these locomotives, the museum displays a range of rolling stock, model railways, and related items, as well as railway track, tools, and all manner of memorabilia. Furthermore, there is also a research center devoted to the study of the history of the railways in Cyprus. At this museum you will learn about the importance of the first rail system on the island, the history of railway construction in the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as the locomotives that sustained the industry. You can learn history, culture, and heritage through these magnificent monuments in Cyprus
Prominent Features:

The Cyprus Railway Museum in Evrychou is located in a restored old station building and is devoted to the railway history of Cyprus. The museum showcases a collection of locomotives, wagons, passenger carriages, signaling equipment, tools, and other objects related to the island’s railway history. There is also a model railway layout, which visitors can operate. The museum also regularly organizes special exhibitions and activities such as workshops for children. It is a great opportunity to learn about Cypriot railway heritage. This national monument of Cyprus portrays the history and culture of the country.

History:

, the concept of the railway museum was first promoted by Mr. Stelios Antoniou who was employed by the Cyprus Government Railway in the 1960s. Mr. Antoniou first proposed for the creation of a railway museum to house the rolling stock of the defunct Cyprus Government Railway, mainly the steam locomotives, in 1978. The proposal was welcomed by the Ministry of Communications and Works, and Evrychou railway station was chosen to be the site for the museum. In 1981, the museum was opened by the Transport Minister at the time, Mr. Markos Drakos. The museum was later converted into a non-profit association, the Cyprus Railway Museum, in 1995 by virtue of a decision of the Council of Ministers. The museum is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and promoting the history of railways in Cyprus. The museum collections include a wide variety of railway rolling stock, artifacts, documents, photographs and maps. Visitors to the museum are able to see various locomotives, wagons, coaches, and other items of rolling stock, such as the steam locomotives of the Magellan, Phoenix and Centaur class, which were once used to pull the trains of the Cypriot rail system. In 2003, the museum was awarded the European Railway Heritage Award, given by the European Heritage Label Scheme in recognition of its contribution to the preservation and promotion of the European railway heritage. The Cyprus Railway Museum holds various events and activities, such as railway-themed workshops and trips, guided tours, and lectures on the history and development of the railway system in Cyprus. It also periodically hosts special exhibitions, including the Europe-wide “Railways without Borders” exhibition in 2017. You must visit one of these historical places in Cyprus on your Cyprus tour

Interesting facts:

1. The Cyprus Railway Museum, which overlooks the small village of Evrychou, is the only museum dedicated to the history of the country's railway system. 2. The museum houses various cultural exhibits related to the history of rail transport in Cyprus. 3. The museum has a unique collection of related artifacts including vintage locomotives, wagons, carriages and photographs. 4. The Cyprus Railway Museum also organizes various educational and interactive activities for visitors. 5. The museum preserves the memory and heritage of the railway that connected the rural areas to Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. 6. The Cyprus railway was built in the 19th century and ran until the 1950s. 7. The museum also hosts various special events and workshops that promote the culture and the history of railway. 8. The museum encourages visitors as well as the local population to experience the industrial and cultural heritage of the railway. Visit one of the famous monuments of Cyprus with your friends and family.