Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios House description and photos - Cyprus: Nicosia (Topic)

Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios House description and photos - Cyprus: Nicosia. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios House.

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The luxurious mansion of Hajigeorgakis Kornesios, named after its creator and first owner, is located practically in the very heart of Nicosia, in the spiritual center of the whole island - very close to the Archbishop's palace.

At the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, dragoman (translator) Hajigeorgakis Kornesios was a Greek representative under the Ottoman rule, one of whose main occupations was tax collection. According to historical sources, Kornesios soon became practically the richest man in the city, which allowed him to build this magnificent home. However, his wealth did not save him from execution - the authorities accused him of fraud and he was beheaded. The rich mansion after the death of Kornesios went to his family. They also transferred it to the possession of the Nicosia community in 1979. At the moment, the mansion has been turned into a museum, where you can see many exhibits dedicated to the history of the city - ceramics, icons, coins, furniture, kitchen utensils. In addition, the house itself can tell a lot about the life and style of life of that time, because its furnishings and decoration of the rooms have remained practically unchanged since its creation.

This two-story building is an excellent example of urban architecture of the Ottoman period in Nicosia. It was built in 1793 and resembles the Greek letter "Δ" in shape, and around it was laid out a lush garden with fountains. Also, one of the main features of the house is the presence of a hamam there - a traditional Turkish bath, in which there are three rooms. What is noteworthy is that the bathhouse is still operating.

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