Larnaca
Visited in November 2019
At a glance
- Country
- Cyprus
- Region
- Larnaca Municipality
- Population
- 59,200
- Type
- City on the southern coast of Cyprus
- Coordinates
- 34.89°N, 33.62°E
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Overview
Larnaca, also spelled Larnaka, is a city on the southeast coast of Cyprus and the capital of the Larnaca District. With a district population of 155,000 in 2021, it is the third largest city in the country after Nicosia and Limassol. Built on the ruins of Kition, an Ancient Greek city-state and the birthplace of Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium, Larnaca is home to the Church of Saint Lazarus, Hala Sultan Tekke, the Kamares Aqueduct, Larnaca Castle, Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, and Pierides Museum.
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