Larnaca Attractions
Larnaca (pop. 22,000), is a quiet little town which has developed in recent years into a rising port with a modern marina, an airport and beautiful beaches on the southeast coast of the island. It occupies the site of the Mycenaean town of Kition, traditionally believed to have been founded by Noah's grandson, and later the birthplace of the Greek philosopher Zeno.
Grand Mosque
Next to the Larnaca Fort is the mosque of Djami Kebir, built in the 16th century. It is now known as the grand mosque of Larnaca and is still used by the Muslims in the city. Close by is another mosque, built when this was the Turkish area of Larnaca and a part of the building is now the youth hostel.
Larnaca Marina
Yachts going to or leaving Cyprus can clear customs and immigration formalities within the Larnaca Marina.
Municipal Museum of Natural History
The Municipal Museum of Natural History is a small museum located in the Larnaca Municipal Gardens. Exhibits include birds, animals and insects of Cyprus.
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Open | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Open | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
St Phaneromeni Church
The Church of Ayia Phaneromeni is built next to two tombs cut out of a rock dating from 80 B.C. The church is supposed to have mystical powers to cure illnesses if the afflicted walk around it three times and leave behind a piece of their clothing.
At the far end of the road are the Public Gardens.
At the far end of the road are the Public Gardens.
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