Ancient Kition, Larnaca

Name: Ancient Kition
Address: Archbishop Kyprianos Avenue, Larnaca, Cyprus
Telephone: +357 24 304115

#14 among attractions in Larnaca

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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. ()

Local name: Κίτιο Coordinates: 34°55'26"N, 33°37'50"E

Address

Archbishop Kyprianos AvenueLarnaca Cyprus

Contact

+357 24 304115

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Ancient Kition – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pierides Museum, Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, Armenian Genocide Memorial in Larnaca.

0.6 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Pierides Museum, Larnaca
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Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca
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Museum, Archaeological museum
Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, Larnaca
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0.7 miSE
Memorial
Armenian Genocide Memorial in Larnaca, Larnaca
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1.1 miW
Cemetery
Agios Georgios Kontou cemetery, Larnaca
29 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.
0.5 miS
Iconic, medieval Greek Orthodox church
Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca
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~1680 ftS
Museum
Larnaca Castle, Larnaca
9 min walk • 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.
0.8 miS
Synagogue
Larnaca Synagogue, Larnaca
20 min walk • Larnaca Synagogue is the only synagogue in Cyprus. Located in Larnaca, it was inaugurated on 12 September 2005.
~1270 ftSE
Museum
Kyriazis Medical Museum, Larnaca
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0.7 miSE
Church
Sourp Stepanos Church, Larnaca
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1 miSE
34°54'37"N • 33°38'16"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ancient Kition?

Nearby attractions include Kyriazis Medical Museum, Larnaca (7 min walk), Larnaca Castle, Larnaca (9 min walk), Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, Larnaca (9 min walk), Owl Museum, Larnaca (13 min walk).

How to get to Ancient Kition by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ancient Kition:

Bus

Old Hospital • Lines: 424, 425, 711, Intercity Λάρνακα - Λευκωσία, Intercity Λευκωσία - Λάρνακα (12 min walk)
Central Station • Lines: 424, 425 (14 min walk)