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Built on the site where ancient Kition once stood, Larnaka is the successor of
one of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus. Kition was the birthplace of Zeno,
the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy and the second home of St.
Lazarus, who lived here after his resurrection and later became its first
Bishop. The foundation legend of Kition is associated with Kittim, Noah’s
grandson who named it after himself. In the 13th century BC Mycenaean
Greeks settled in the town, while Phoenicians moved here from the 9th
century BC. Medieval Kition, then called Larnaka or Salines, became an
important port with increasing commercial activity between East and West. In
the 18th century it became a flourishing trading centre, the place where all
European consuls established their missions.
Contemporary Larnaka, with its palm-lined sea-front promenade known as
Foinikoudes and picturesque yachting marina, has a charm of its own. In the
winter months thousands of flamingos, wild swans and other migrating birds
make their annual stopover at the nearby salt lake.
The district of Larnaka has many interesting places to visit, particularly
ancient, Byzantine and Moslem monuments.
Main places of interest:
Archaeological site of Kition
Archaeological Museum
The Pierides Foundation Arhaeological Museum
Larnaka Municipal Cultural Centre
Church of St Lazarus
Larnaka Fort
Church of Panagia Angeloktisti (Kiti village)
Hala Sultan Tekke
Lefkara village
Prehestoric site of Choirokoitia
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