Attractions
District Museum
Within walking distance of the town centre is the modern
District Museum, which contains an interesting collection of
antiquities found in the Larnaca area, dating from the Neolithic to
the Roman periods. Well-lit displays feature archaeological finds
from Kition, including a ceramic collection with...
see full detailsAncient Kition
In the northwest of Larnaca are some of the ruins of ancient
Kition, featuring the remains of five temples dating back to the
13th century BC. Of particular interest is the Phoenician Temple of
Astarte, which was built on the ruins of an...
see full detailsChurch of Ayios Lazaros
The 9th-century church devoted to St Lazarus that
stands in Larnaca is an important religious institution on Cyprus.
Lazarus is believed to have lived at ancient Kition for 30 years
after his resurrection by Jesus Christ, and was ordained Bishop of
Kition by Saints Barnabas and...
see full detailsLarnaca Medieval Museum
This fascinating and well-stocked museum is housed in the
Larnaca fort on the city’s seafront. The fort was built in
1625 and was used as a prison during the early years of British
rule. The fort also operates as the Larnaca Municipal Cultural
Centre...
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