What to See and Do in Larnaca, Cyprus, Larnaca, Cyprus
Larnaca is the third biggest city in Cyprus, a beautiful island I had the pleasure of exploring last year. Ah, memories!
I wrote a lot about Cyprus but I realized I didn’t give enough space to Larnaca, where I spent part of my first and last day on the island, since I landed and left from there. It’s a great city for stopovers – there are enough things to do in order to spend a full day (or more) there and easily make it the first or last stop of your tour.
Here are the main things to do in Larnaca, please feel free to add your suggestions in the comments section!
“Ayios” means “Saint” – get used to this, because you will find this word many times throughout the island! This orthodox church was the first thing I visited in Cyprus, and I found it very interesting. I don’t know where you’re from, but in Italy we have very opulent catholic churches full of statues, gold, frescos and sculpted marbles. This is different – walls are in simple stone, the church is relatively small, and there’s a beautiful golden iconostasis. Downstairs you can visit St Lazaros’ tomb. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
I wrote a lot about Cyprus but I realized I didn’t give enough space to Larnaca, where I spent part of my first and last day on the island, since I landed and left from there. It’s a great city for stopovers – there are enough things to do in order to spend a full day (or more) there and easily make it the first or last stop of your tour.
Here are the main things to do in Larnaca, please feel free to add your suggestions in the comments section!
“Ayios” means “Saint” – get used to this, because you will find this word many times throughout the island! This orthodox church was the first thing I visited in Cyprus, and I found it very interesting. I don’t know where you’re from, but in Italy we have very opulent catholic churches full of statues, gold, frescos and sculpted marbles. This is different – walls are in simple stone, the church is relatively small, and there’s a beautiful golden iconostasis. Downstairs you can visit St Lazaros’ tomb. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: What to See and Do in Larnaca, Cyprus
Guide Location: Cyprus » Larnaca
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Giulia Cimarosti
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Guide Location: Cyprus » Larnaca
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Giulia Cimarosti
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Ayios Lazaros Church
- Hala Sultan Tekkesi Mosque
- Foinikoudes
- Larnaca Fort
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