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    Top 14 things to SEE & DO

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St. Lazarus Church & Ecclesiastical Museum Larnaca in Cyprus
St. Lazarus Church & Ecclesiastical Museum Larnaca in Cyprus

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St. Lazarus Church & Ecclesiastical Museum Larnaca
Saint Lazarus came to Cyprus after having being resurrected by Jesus Christ. He was ordained as the first Bishop of Kition by the Apostles Barnabas and Paul and lived in the city for thirty years.

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Finikoudes (Palm Trees) Promenade in Cyprus
Finikoudes (Palm Trees) Promenade in Cyprus

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Finikoudes (Palm Trees) Promenade
This is the most famous road in Larnaca. It is lined with tall palm trees. Finikoudes Beach is one of the best beaches to be at during the summer. With a tropical environment akin to an oasis, and with a whole range of activities and entertainment available, the day will just fly by.

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Piale Pasha Street in Cyprus
Piale Pasha Street in Cyprus

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Piale Pasha Street
The street named Piale Pasa is an ideal location to enjoy food at one of the traditional or modern restaurants. You can enjoy a walk by the Mediterranean Sea, whilst being surrounded by the Larnaca Medieval Castle on the one hand and the Mackenzie beach on the other.

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Larnaca Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque in Cyprus
Larnaca Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque in Cyprus

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Larnaca Salt Lake & Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque
Upon arriving at Larnaca International Airport, the first site of interest you will encounter is the Salt Lake of Larnaca. A magnificent nature place.

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Zenobia Wreck in Cyprus
Zenobia Wreck in Cyprus

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Zenobia Wreck
The Zenobia wreck is an absolute must for all serious divers visiting Cyprus. If you are not a diver but wish to see the Zenobia shipwreck, you can opt for a glass-bottom boat from the Larnaka Marina.

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Larnaka Medieval Castle in Cyprus
Larnaka Medieval Castle in Cyprus

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Larnaka Medieval Castle
At the end of Athens Avenue, at the ending point of the Palm Tree Promenade and at the starting point of Makenzie Beach road, stands Larnaka Castle. It was built in the 12th century as the first fortification of the Byzantine Era.

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Mckenzie Beach in Cyprus
Mckenzie Beach in Cyprus

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Mckenzie Beach
Awarded with the Blue Flag, this beach lies beside Larnaca International Airport. Lay down on the fine grey sand or bathe in the water and watch the planes close up as they come in to land at the airport.

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Agrotourism in Larnaca Villages in Cyprus
Agrotourism in Larnaca Villages in Cyprus

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Agrotourism in Larnaca Villages
Away from the tourist areas, the Larnaca countryside has a diverse wealth of its own with traditional villages, narrow streets tiny churches, remote monasteries and scenic views.

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Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement in Cyprus
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement in Cyprus

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Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement
Part of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, this wonderful Neolithic settlement was discovered well preserved. The site depicts the Neolithic period in Cyprus, offering insight on the Neolithic culture in the area.

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Stavrovouni Monastery in Cyprus
Stavrovouni Monastery in Cyprus

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Stavrovouni Monastery
Sitting on top of a mountain peak, Stavrovouni Monastery, dedicated to the Holy Cross, was founded in 330 A.D. by Saint Helen, the mother of St. Constantine the Great.

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Kitesurfing in Kiti Softades Beach & Pervolia Beach in Cyprus
Kitesurfing in Kiti Softades Beach & Pervolia Beach in Cyprus

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Kitesurfing in Kiti Softades Beach & Pervolia Beach
Pervolia Beach is a famous destination for sports fans, usually getting quite crowded during weekends. Pervolia Beach is located very close to the main city and is a hot spot for kite-surfing enthusiasts of all levels.

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Kamares (Larnaca Old Aqueduct) These grandiose  in Cyprus
Kamares (Larnaca Old Aqueduct) These grandiose  in Cyprus

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Kamares (Larnaca Old Aqueduct)
These grandiose arches are part of the ancient Larnaca aqueduct. This aqueduct was built in the Roman era. In 1745 the Ottoman governor reconstructed the whole project, basing it on the existing facilities. The arches channeled the water of the Tremithos River to Larnaca until 1936.
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Petreon Sculpture Park in Cyprus
Petreon Sculpture Park in Cyprus

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Petreon
Sculpture Park
The name of the park comes from the Greek word “petra” (stone) and refers to the material used for all the artworks. It is a splendid park, a place for everybody

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Camel Park in Cyprus
Camel Park in Cyprus

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Camel Park
The Camel Park is a place where you can see animals that live there such as ostriches, lamas, goats, deer, ponies, kangaroos, turtles, fish, a variety of birds, and much more.

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