Larnaca Castle, Larnaca

Name: Larnaca Castle
Address: Larnaca, Cyprus

#10 among attractions in Larnaca

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Larnaca Castle is a castle located on the southern coast of Cyprus. It was constructed to defend the southern coast of Cyprus and the harbour town of Larnaca and was later used as an artillery station, prison, and a museum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°55'9"N, 33°37'51"E

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Larnaca Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pierides Museum, Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, Armenian Genocide Memorial in Larnaca, Agios Georgios Kontou cemetery.

0.4 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Pierides Museum, Larnaca
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Larnaca, Cyprus, the Pierides Museum stands as a beacon of Cypriot history and culture. This distinguished museum, housed in the beautiful 1825 colonial-style home of the Pierides family, offers visitors an unparalleled glimpse into the rich...
~850 ftE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, Larnaca
5 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Larnaca, Cyprus, the Larnaca District Archaeological Museum stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of the region. This cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the archaeological heritage of the Larnaca...
0.5 miSE
Memorial
Armenian Genocide Memorial in Larnaca, Larnaca
13 min walk • In the coastal city of Larnaca, Cyprus, the Armenian Genocide Memorial stands as a solemn reminder of one of the 20th century's most tragic events. This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who perished during the Armenian Genocide of...
1.2 miW
Cemetery
Agios Georgios Kontou cemetery, Larnaca
30 min walk • The Saint George Monastery cemetery in Larnaca, Cyprus is an ancient cemetery. An "Ancient Kition" text on a roadsign, points toward this cemetery. It is located on Agiou Georgiou Kontou Street.
~1180 ftSE
Iconic, medieval Greek Orthodox church
Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca
6 min walk • The Church of Saint Lazarus, is a late-9th century church in Larnaca, Cyprus. It belongs to the Church of Cyprus, an autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church.
0.4 miS
Synagogue
Larnaca Synagogue, Larnaca
12 min walk • Larnaca Synagogue is the only synagogue in Cyprus. Located in Larnaca, it was inaugurated on 12 September 2005.
~1300 ftNE
Museum
Kyriazis Medical Museum, Larnaca
7 min walk • The Kyriazis Medical Museum in Larnaca, Cyprus was established in 2011. It displays medical items, books, and framed documents relating to the practice of Cypriot medicine and the history of medicine in Cyprus, from antiquity to the 20th century.
0.4 miSE
Church
Sourp Stepanos Church, Larnaca
11 min walk • Sourp Stepanos Church is the Armenian Apostolic church in Larnaca, Cyprus. The church is located in the town centre of Larnaca and was originally built in 1909 as a small chapel in memory of Adana's patron saint, Sourp Stepanos, by Armenian refugees who fled the Adana massacre.
~1680 ftN
Ruins
Ancient Kition, Larnaca
9 min walk • Kition was a city-kingdom on the southern coast of Cyprus. According to the text on the plaque closest to the excavation pit of the Kathari site, it was established in the 13th century BC by Greek settlers, after the Trojan war.
0.7 miSE
34°54'37"N • 33°38'16"E
Larnaca medieval museum, Larnaca
19 min walk • Historical place, Museum, Forts and castles
0.6 miSE
34°54'41"N • 33°38'5"E
Agios Lazaros Church, Larnaca
15 min walk • Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Larnaca Castle?

Nearby attractions include Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, Larnaca (5 min walk), Owl Museum, Larnaca (6 min walk), Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca (6 min walk), Kyriazis Medical Museum, Larnaca (7 min walk).

How to get to Larnaca Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Larnaca Castle:

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Old Hospital • Lines: 424, 425, 711, Intercity Λάρνακα - Λευκωσία, Intercity Λευκωσία - Λάρνακα (5 min walk)
Grigori Afxentiou - Police Station • Lines: 424, 425, 711, Intercity Αγία Νάπα - Λάρνακα, Intercity Λάρνακα - Αγία Νάπα (9 min walk)