By Heidi Trautmann

The renovated museum was handed over to the public on April 20 by two women, by Süheyla Küçük and by Dr. Sibel Siber, Speaker of Parliament, a touching moment. The house/museum has become a gem and its long time curator of Vakif, Altay Sayil is very happy to see that is has finally received the respect due to the first leader of the Turkish Cypriot community nominated on 21 December 1963. You may read his pride and joy on his face.

I had seen the place before on the occasion of a visit to Osman Keten’s art studio in the Arabahmet area, when they were both working for the Dr.Küçük project in Anittepe, i.e. the museum affiliated to the mausoleum. Altay Sayil took me around and I saw the memorabilia, photos and objects of Dr. Küçük’s work in the important years after 1963, as a doctor, as hıs people;s leader and as the founder of the newspaper Halkın Sesi. See my report on my visit under the link

http://www.heiditrautmann.com/category.aspx?CID=6235644682#.V5mB6tJ96JA

He will not be forgotten. You will realise, when you enter the museum / Dr. Küçük’s house, that he is still present. A life size sculpture by Sevcan Çerkez will invite you for a cup of coffee. You will see his doctor’s office and all the instruments available at that time, you will see his office and library but also the kitchen of the house. The many photos tell you about the beginning of his approach to foreign politicians, I also found some photos when he visited Dr. Lübke, the then president of the Federal Republic of Germany; how interesting. The whole museum is a history book. There is also a video available which will be turned on on demand, it is the story of his life, his biography.

The museum is open

During the week Monday to Friday: 8:00 – 15:00 hrs

On Thursday: 8:00 – 13.00 and 14:00 – 18:00 hrs.

Directions: After you have entered the Kyrenia Gate, about 200 meters on the left hand side.