Geographical Locations : Cyprus Larnaka (District) The municipality of Larnaka (Larnaca) is as highlighed on the map. Please select a specific sub-location (i.e. village/area) to view detailed information. Where east meets west. Both Christianity and Islam have reverred religious sites in Larnaka. The mosque of Hala Sultan Tekke, built in honour of the Prophet Mohammed's aunt, who died here after falling of her horse,is an important place of Moslem pilgrimage. Its minaret rises up amidst a copse of tall palm and cypress trees, shimmering like an oasis mirage on the edge of the salt lake, a favourite winter habitat for flamingoes and other migratory birds. Larnaka was the second home of St. Lazarus, who lived here after his resurrection and later became its first bishop. The impressive 10th century Church of St. Lazarus in the centre of the town was built over the saint's tomb and is one of the finest exambles of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus. The town is built over the ancient city, kingdom of Kition, a rich sea port and major centre of the coper trade and later a Phoenician stronghold. Its remains can be seen today in its cyclopean walls made of giant blocks of stone and a complex of 12th century BC Mycenean Greek temples. Stroll along the palm-lined sea front promenade and indulge in some people watching at one of the many cafes and restaurants. The nearby marina is a friendly community of local yacht owners and a haunt for yauhtsmen from all over the world. On the outskirts of town, the Angeloktisti church in the village of Kiti has rare 6th century Byzantine mosaics. Solitary Sravrovouni, dramatically perched on the peak of a mountain top, is one of the oldest monasteries in Cyprus. The hills are dotted with picturesque villages like Vavla and Lefkara, famous for its local lace and its filigree silverware. Choirokoitia with its reconstructed round huts and Tenta are important Neolithic settlements, the former being a world heritage site. Make sure you visit the picturesque villages listed below and live the village life staying in one of our restored traditional houses. This location is under Cyprus Sub Locations    Agioi Vavatsinias    Agios Theodoros    Choirokoitia    Kalavasos    Kato-Drys    Larnaka (Town)    Lefkara    Maroni    Psematismenos    Scarinou    Tochni    Troulloi    Vavla

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