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Interactive Journey into the Depths of the Presidential Palace

Published January 4, 2026, 07:15
Interactive Journey into the Depths of the Presidential Palace

The Institute of Cyprus has created an interactive journey into the depths of the Presidential Palace, presenting its history from 1878 to the present day. The creation was based on extensive historical research of the architecture of the current and the older Government Palace. The article details the evolution of the building, from the temporary High Commissioner's residence of the first British High Commissioner, to the construction of the new Governor's Palace, which incorporated traditional Cypriot architectural elements. Emphasis is given to the attention to detail, such as the selection of materials and the representation of symbolic figures on the facade of the building.