The Castle of Larnaca is a fort marked by various cultures in the heart of Larnaca’s historic centre.
Larnaca
Larnaca
Situated at a serene setting, the Muslim shrine Hala Sultan Tekke is found approximately 6 kilometres away from the west bank of the Salt Lake of Larnaca.
Since it has been acknowledged as a holy site for Muslims, it attracts thousands of visitors every year, especially during Islamic holidays. The mosque stands as one of the most significant holy places of worship for the Islamic...
Awarded with the Blue Flag, “Mackenzie” beach lies near the Larnaca International Airport. While vacationers swim in the blue water or lay on the sunbeds, they can watch the planes close up as they take off or land at the airport.
Mackenzie beach has thin grey sand and is 1000 meters long and 35 to 80 meters wide. It provides all the necessary amenities, including sunbeds with umbrellas...
Located on the Athenon avenue, in the center of the Phinikoudes Promenade in Larnaca since 1927, the bust statue of the General Kimon was created by the Athenian sculptor George Alexandropoulos. The bust, made of pentelic marble, is placed on a concrete column. The depiction of the General was based on an engraved figure of him found on a surviving stone ring. The statue was inaugurated by the...
Saint Nicholas church in Larnaca, is a modern architecture building with an impressive bell tower. At the square opposite the church, there is Christakis Ptochopoulou bust, who died at Tillirias battle in 1964.
Saint Nicholas was born in 270AD in Patara Lykias and was raised by a rich and well-known family. He was very close to God since a child. He started as a priest and then was the...