Larnaca Fort - Larnaca Medieval Museum

The Larnaca Medieval Museum is housed in the Larnaca Fort, near the sea front.

The fort dates from 1625 and was build by the Turks to defend the city. It was used more often as a prison, especially when the island was under British control. Climbing up the walls offers good views of the sea. The fort is on the seashore and visitors can walk around the sea wall with the water up to their ankles.

The fort has archeological exhibits from the site of Kition. It is also used as the Larnaca Municipal Cultural Center during the summer.

Beyond the fort, to the west, stretches a long road of shops and cafes, behind a narrow gravel beach.