On Thursday, August 28, Polis Chrysochous Mayor Yotis Papachristofis announced that the new Maritime Museum, located in the old warehouses in Latchi, will open to residents and visitors on September 2. Ahead of this momentous occasion, the first test tour of the museum, where the sea meets technology and history, took place. During the visit, Mayor Papachristofis noted that the museum is a unique project dedicated entirely to the island's maritime history and culture, with a special focus on Akamas.
The museum features interactivity, virtual reality, and exhibits.
With the help of modern augmented and virtual reality technoloies, visitors will be able to explore the region's history and the sea. To this end, the museum has installed a 6-segment LED video wall with a total area of about 60 m², combined into a single circular screen. This allows visitors to immerse themselves in the process, not just watch. In the museum, everyone can become part of the maritime world.
The legacy of archival research and contemporary presentation
The exhibition combines a scientific approach, technological innovations, and artistic design to create multi-layered stories, from fishing traditions to the modern era. Of particular interest is the section dedicated to the region's maritime culture and biodiversity.
Background
It is worth noting that the port of Lachi was previously used to export Cyprus's "black gold": carob pods. Therefore, there are several warehouses in the resort area where the pods were once stored. These warehouses are important to the residents of Latchi because they preserve the region's history. Over time, many of them have been converted into cafés and restaurants, but some remain empty.
Recently, Latchi has been the focus of special attention from state and municipal authorities, who have begun to improve the area. In addition to modernizing the old warehouses, the municipality is focusing on renovating the entire port, reconstructing old roads, building new ones, and improving the coastal area of Latchi.
The last time reconstruction work was carried out on the Latchi port was 15 years ago. Afterwards, it was left to deteriorate, unable to meet the region's growing needs. The mayor expressed his hope that the situation will soon change dramatically, turning Latchi into an attraction for tourists.