The luxurious mansion of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios, named after his The luxurious Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios Mansion, named after its creator and first owner, is practically in the heart of Nicosia, the spiritual centre of the whole island. spiritual centre of the whole island, very close to the Archbishop's Palace.
At the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, Dragoman (translator) Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios Hadzigeorgakis Kornesios was a Greek representative to the Ottoman authorities, one of whose main occupation was tax collection. According to historical sources, Kornesios soon became practically the richest man in the city, which allowed him to to build this opulent house. But his wealth didn't save him from execution - the authorities accused him of fraud and he was beheaded. The rich mansion after his death. Kornesios was left to his family. In 1979 they handed it over to the community of Nicosia. of Nicosia. The mansion has now been converted into a museum, where you can see many of the city's history - ceramics, icons, coins, furniture, kitchen utensils. In addition, the house itself can tell us a lot about the life style of the time. of life at the time, as its furnishings and rooms have remained virtually unchanged since its creation.
This two-storey building is a fine example of the urban architecture of the Ottoman period in Nikolaevo. of Ottoman-era urban architecture in Nicosia. It was built in 1793 1793 and is shaped like the Greek letter "Δ", with a lush garden with fountains surrounding it. garden with fountains. Also one of the main features of the house is the presence of a Hamam, a traditional Turkish bath with three rooms. Remarkably, the bathhouse is still in use today.
The House of Hadzigeorgakis Kornesios was awarded in 1988 the Europa N. Heritage Award by the European Organisation for the Protection of Cultural Heritage. European organisation for the protection of cultural heritage, Europa Nostra.
