Larnaca Fort and Medieval Museum, Larnaca (must see)
The Larnaca Fort and Medieval Museum is arguably the top tourist attraction in Larnaca. It was built by Lusignan King Iacov I in the 14th century on the grounds of a previously built 11th century fortress. The castle was destroyed, and then rebuilt from the ground up in 1625.
Once the castle was no longer used as fortification it was utilized as a police station and prison while under British rule. This continued through the mid-20th century. It served as the Larnaca District Museum in 1948, and then took its current role as a provincial museum in 1969.
The Medieval Museum is located on the second floor of the fort at the end of the Finikoudes. The three-room collection offers exhibits and artifacts from 4th through the 19th centuries. Among the exhibits, visitors will find Byzantine wall paintings, Medieval glazed pottery, Venetian helmets and swords and Ottoman cooking utensils.
The castle courtyard is now used as an open-air theatre during the summer season. Visitors to the courtyard will also see a collection of artillery that dates to the Middle Ages. A square tower sits on the east side of the castle under which there are tombstones dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries.
Larnaca Fort and Medieval Museum are open throughout the year. Winter hours are 8 AM through 5 PM while summer hours are 8 AM to 7:30 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays during winter and summer seasons the hours are abbreviated to 9:30 AM through 5 PM.
Once the castle was no longer used as fortification it was utilized as a police station and prison while under British rule. This continued through the mid-20th century. It served as the Larnaca District Museum in 1948, and then took its current role as a provincial museum in 1969.
The Medieval Museum is located on the second floor of the fort at the end of the Finikoudes. The three-room collection offers exhibits and artifacts from 4th through the 19th centuries. Among the exhibits, visitors will find Byzantine wall paintings, Medieval glazed pottery, Venetian helmets and swords and Ottoman cooking utensils.
The castle courtyard is now used as an open-air theatre during the summer season. Visitors to the courtyard will also see a collection of artillery that dates to the Middle Ages. A square tower sits on the east side of the castle under which there are tombstones dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries.
Larnaca Fort and Medieval Museum are open throughout the year. Winter hours are 8 AM through 5 PM while summer hours are 8 AM to 7:30 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays during winter and summer seasons the hours are abbreviated to 9:30 AM through 5 PM.
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Sight Name: Larnaca Fort and Medieval Museum
Sight Location: Larnaca, Cyprus (See walking tours in Larnaca)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Larnaca, Cyprus (See walking tours in Larnaca)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Larnaca, Cyprus
Create Your Own Walk in Larnaca
Creating your own self-guided walk in Larnaca is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Seaside Promenade Walk
Throughout its multi-thousand-year history, Larnaca has "moved" several times, not only along the sea, but also inland and back, towards the shore. Today, the promenade of Larnaca is the very heart of the city, stretching for three kilometers.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
For most tourists Larnaca is just the place where the Airport is located and the first thing they see upon arrival. During the day, herds of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Larnaca Introduction Walking Tour
Larnaca is the third-largest city in Cyprus. It was once a city-kingdom known as Kitoin. Though Kition was established in the 13th century BCE, the Phoenicians rebuilt the area around 1000 BCE. Some of the remains from this time, like cyclopean walls and temples, can still be seen today.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
The modern name, Larnaca, is derived from the Greek word "larnax" due to the numerous burial sites... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles