One of the oldest settlements in Cyprus, Hirokitia is located on the top of a gentle hill near Larnaca. It is believed to have been founded around 9,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period. Due to its venerable age, it has even been inscribed o... read more
One of the most picturesque places in Larnaca is the large salt lake located to the west of the city. In fact, it is not just a lake, but a whole lake system consisting of four separate bodies of water - Aliki, Orfani, Soros and Spiro, with a tota... read more
The small church of Angeloktistos, which is located just a dozen kilometres from Larnaca in the village of Kiti, is world famous. The church is a truly unique structure, as it actually consists of three separate buildings, erected in different era... read more
One of the few surviving Byzantine-era churches in Cyprus, the Church of St Lazarus is located in the centre of Larnaca. The church was built in the 9th century during the reign of Emperor Leo VI in honour of the righteous Lazarus, whom the Bible... read more
