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Larnaca
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Home of Agios Lazaros
Larnaka seafront is vaguely
reminiscent of the Continental promenade, with
its line of mature palms and its languid air of
sleepy charm. Cafes and tavernas line the area
near the sea, making this a popular spot with
visitors and Cypriots alike during the long summer.
Nearby is the Marina, frequented by yachtsmen
from all over the world.
At the western end of the
promenade is the town?s 117th century fort, which
now houses the Larnaka Mediaeval Museum.
As the home of the island?s
main international airport, Larnaka offers many
visitors their first taste of Cyprus. One of the
first sights is the beautiful salt lake, home
in the cooler months to colonies of graceful flamingos
and other migratory birds. Beside the lake, in
a tranquil setting crowned by lush palms, is the
Hala Sultan Tekesi, built to the memory of Prophet
Mohammed?s aunt.
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| Larnaka?s links with Christianity
go back to the very beginning, for the town?s first
bishop was none other than Agios Lazaros, who chose
to live his ?second life? there after Jesus had
raised him from the dead. A church built in his
name exists on the spot where his remains where
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Larnaka?s
District Archaeological Museum and the Pierides
Foundation Museum exhibit particularly interesting
antiquities. The town?s marble bust of Zeno, after
the philosopher who founded the famous Stoic School,
bears testimony to another famous son. Also of
interest is the Church of Agia Faneromeni, built
over a rock cave dating from the 8th century BC
and the 18th century aqueduct on the outskirts
of town.
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| Stavrovouni, one of the oldest
and most dramatically sited monasteries in Cyprus,
founded by Saint Helena, is within reach of Larnaka.
Perched atop a mountain it has stunning views in
all directions. In accordance with the strict monastic
tradition observed by this particular order, women
are not allowed inside Stavrovouni Monastery. |
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Again within striking
distance of Larnaka, is the Church of Panagia Angeloktisti
which houses the 6th century life-size Byzantine
mosaic of the Virgin Mary ? one of the finest in
the world from this period. A visit to the village
of Lefkara, famed for the lace-like embroidery known
as ?Lefkaritika? that was said to captivate Leonardo
Da Vinci, is also a treat. Further south, is the
remarkable site of Choirokoitia, where excavations
have yielded one of the most important Neolithic
settlements found anywhere in the world. |
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