Luxury mansion Him Kornesios, named after its Creator and first owner, located almost in the heart of Nicosia, in the spiritual center of the entire island – very close to the Archbishop's Palace.

At the turn of XVIII and XIX centuries, the Dragoman (interpreter) Hadjigeorgakis the Kornesios was a Greek representative to the Ottoman authorities, one of the main activities was the collection of taxes. According to historical sources, the Kornesios soon became practically the richest man in the city, which allowed him to build this magnificent home. However, wealth did not save him from execution – the authorities accused him of fraud, and he was beheaded. Rich mansion after the death Kornesios went to his native. They 1979, gave it into the possession of the community of Nicosia. At the moment, the mansion turned into a Museum where you can see many exhibits on the history of the city, – ceramics, icons, coins, furniture, kitchen utensils. In addition, the house itself can tell a lot about the life and lifestyle of that time, because of its atmosphere and decoration of the rooms is practically not changed since the creation.

This two-story building is a fine example of urban architecture of the period of Ottoman rule in Nicosia. It was built in 1793 and is shaped like the Greek letter "Δ", and around him was a lush garden with fountains. Also one of the main features of the house there is the presence of a Hammam is a traditional Turkish bath, where three rooms. Remarkably, bath operates at the present time.

House Him Kornesios in 1988 was awarded the European organization for the protection of cultural heritage / Europa Nostra.