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.

Larnaca Municipal Gardens

The gardens also house the Larnaca Municipal Museum of Natural History.

Larnaca Municipal Library

All libraries in Cyprus are open to the public for reading and local research on the premises. The use of games and strolling through the garden is free of charge.

Address

Larnaca Municipal Library
Odos Stadiou & Odos Grivas Afxentiou
Lárnaka
Cyprus

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

Cost

Adult	.20

All values are in local currency