Attractions
Larnaca District Museum
Within walking distance of the town centre is the modern Larnaca
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...
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...
see full detailsLarnaca Medieval Museum
This fascinating and well-stocked museum is housed in the upper
level of 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. One of the most popular...
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