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Ancient Shipwreck Museum

Inside Kyrenia Castle, Kyrenia, Cyprus
Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Kyrenia
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Nottingham
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

The shipwreck museum is in Kyrenia Castle and is quite small. The castle itself is very large and takes about 2 hour to walk and climb around. You might miss the actual shipwreck as it is not well signed. It is up some steps on the right side of the museum and through an unmarked door. More

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Doncaster, United Kingdom
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Wonderful picture of life in the past and on the sea, especially the shipwreck itself. More

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York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Kyrenia Castle and the Shipwreck Museum are well worth a visit. The views from the castle are stupendous and there is plenty to see there including the gory dungeon. The shipwreck museum is fascinating with the ancient Greek wreck brilliantly displayed. Lovely cafe in the central courtyard too. Dont miss. More

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Skegness, Lincs
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Fairly unbelievable considering the age of the boat. More

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Seattle, WA USA
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Amazing that the boat is as old as it is, and that it took so long to find it - well worth a visit. More

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Berkshire, England
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Well worth seeing the spectacular remains of a ship that is nearly two and a half thousand years old. Incredible that it was only discovered in 1969. A trip to the castle which includes this is worth it. The views from the castle walls are very special. More

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Igualada, Spain
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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Very interesting museum, the oldest shipwreck in the world. The massive castle where the museum is, is worth a visit as well. From the top, nice view of the port of Kyrenia/Girne More

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Wigan, Gtr Manchester
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

An amazing reconstruction of the oldest shipwreck found. More

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Bucuresti
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

The shipwreck museum is hosted inside the Kyrenia castle, located at the end of the harbor. The shipwreck itself is not very well preserved unfortunately (in the end, it stayed more than 2500 years at the bottom of the sea), but it offers a short glimpse of what navigation meant those days. The castle itself is very well preserved and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

The castle itself was quite interesting, but I would have liked more info. Perhaps a guide book? A shame the place was littered with dumped desks, which spoilt the atmosphere. The ship wreck museum within the castle was fascinating, albeit a bit disjointed, but you take your life in your hands going up the stairs to view the ship wreck!... More

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