Between June 2004 and 2009, a project of renovation, funded by the European Union and the Evkaf Administration, was undertook by the UNDP PFF.
During the restoration, the walls of the building were cleansed and the vaults strengthened using traditional building materials and techniques.
Upon the completion of restoration, the building was reopened as a cultural center.
In 2009, the renovation was awarded the Europa Nostra Award.
Among the activities hosted are weekly sufi dance shows.
The building also hosts the Nicosia Walled City Jazz Festival.
Between June 2004 and 2009, a project of renovation, funded by the European Union and the Evkaf Administration, was undertook by the UNDP PFF. During the restoration, the walls of the building were cleansed and the vaults strengthened using traditional building materials and techniques. Upon the completion of restoration, the building was reopened as a cultural center. In 2009, the renovation was awarded the Europa Nostra Award. Among the activities hosted are weekly sufi dance shows. The building also hosts the Nicosia Walled City Jazz Festival.
Bedesten, Nicosia