The history of Cyprus goes back many centuries. During this time, its territory visited by many people. But whichever of them seized power on the island, certainly his life has been inextricably linked with the sea. The sea has always played a significant role in the history of the Cypriot state.

In 2005, in the heart of the resort town of Ayia Napa opened museum, which just demonstrate the close relationship between man and the sea. The museum is a large three-storey building, constructed of steel, wood and marble. The exhibits are arranged in it, it would seem, in the most unexpected places - they hang from the ceiling, and even lie in special windows in the floor so that it is possible to "walk" and admire them from above.

The very exposition of the Museum of the Sea includes unique finds - items that were found on the coast of the island, as well as on the seabed off the coast of Cyprus, covering the period of the history of more than 7000 years from the Neolithic period to the present time. For example, there can be seen a copy of the ships that are based on the debris found, the example of which can clearly be seen "evolution" of shipbuilding and seafaring history of Cyprus, dating back to X century BC In addition, the museum collection has a lot of art - paintings, statues, prints, united marine issues.

Particularly interesting to visit this museum is to all those who are seriously passionate about the sea. After all, the museum regularly hosts a variety of scientific seminars, lectures, meetings and symposia that bring together scientists to discuss the results of their latest research.