Larnaca: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Pierides Museum
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...
Hala Sultan Tekke
Prominent mosque in a lush setting Nestled on the tranquil shores of the Salt Lake in Larnaca, Cyprus, stands the revered Hala Sultan Tekke, an exquisite mosque of great spiritual significance and architectural beauty. This historic site is believed to house the tomb of Umm Haram, the foster mother of...
Larnaca District Archaeological Museum
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...
Armenian Genocide Memorial in Larnaca
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...
Agios Georgios Kontou cemetery
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.
Kamares Aqueduct
Kamares Aqueduct, also known as the Bekir Pasha Aqueduct, is an aqueduct near Larnaca, Cyprus. Located outside the city, near the old road to Limassol, it was built starting in 1747.
Church of Saint Lazarus
Iconic, medieval Greek Orthodox church 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.
Larnaca Salt Lake
Salt lakes with water birds and a shrine Larnaca Salt Lake is a complex network of four salt lakes of different sizes to the west of the city of Larnaca. The largest is lake Aliki, followed by lake Orphani, lake Soros and lake Spiro.
Larnaca Castle
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.
Larnaca Synagogue
Larnaca Synagogue is the only synagogue in Cyprus. Located in Larnaca, it was inaugurated on 12 September 2005.
Kyriazis Medical Museum
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.
Sourp Stepanos Church
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.
Ancient Kition
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.
Larnaca medieval museum
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Region: Larnaca