Museums
Shipwreck Museum: a practical note for Girne
Hellenistic wreck inside Kyrenia Castle
Remains of a 4th-century BCE merchant ship. Visited with the castle ticket: star of Cyprus maritime history.
The Shipwreck Museum, inside Kyrenia Castle, houses the most precious treasure of Cyprus's maritime history. The wreck on display is a Greek merchant ship from the 4th century BCE; found off the coast of Kyrenia, it is considered one of the oldest surviving remains of a trading ship in the world.
The preserved sections of the ship's wooden hull are displayed in a controlled environment together with its cargo, such as amphorae and millstones. Included with the castle ticket, the museum is also ideal as a cool break in the summer heat; if a guided talk is available, it is worth listening.
What to see
- 4th-c BCE Greek merchant ship
- Preserved wooden hull and cargo (amphorae)
- Included with the castle ticket
- Cool, indoor museum
How to get there
In Girne, Shipwreck Museum is easiest with car hire or a short taxi. Map and hours: Shipwreck Museum.
Small notes
- Included with castle entry.
- Cool indoors: good summer break.
- Join a guided talk if available.
Dinner: restaurants. Other stops: Cyprus guide. A place to stay: housing.
Where is Shipwreck Museum?
Girne, Girne Merkez. Map: guide page.
Do I need a car?
Town-centre stops work with a taxi. Hills and Karpaz are easier with hire. Both are on Gurgura: taxi, rental.