Museum of Marine Life and Marine Park
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Located in one of the most popular resorts of Cyprus - Ayia Napa, close to Nissi Beach, Museum of Marine Life is the only such museum in the island .  His vast collection contains all of the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean, not only modern species .  There you can also see the oldest and fish, animals and plants that live in the waters of several thousand years ago, the appearance of which was restored by fossils .  Through this museum visitors have the opportunity to see marine life, have long disappeared from the face of the Earth .  The museum also stored paintings by local artists, objects found on the seabed, including tackles wrecks, ceramics, and even works of art .  In addition, one of the most interesting exhibits is a replica of an ancient Greek ship "Kyrenia-Eleftheria", which sank off the coast of the island around the IV century BC . e .

The museum opened its doors in June 1992. When it was created, and also the marine park, which will be particularly interesting for children. There are wonderful views are held with the participation of trained dolphins and sea lions.

In addition, the museum shows interesting scientific and documentary film about the history of the island up to the moment that its territory settled people.

The main purpose of the museum was not only to acquaint visitors with the rich marine flora and fauna of Cyprus, but also to show how fragile nature is, and that it should be treated very carefully.

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Museum of Marine Life and Marine Park
Museum of the Sea
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