Larnaca Cyprus
Larnaca 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 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 17th century
fort, which now houses the Larnaca Mediavel Museum.
At
the home of the island's main International airport, Larnaca
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 Tekkesi,
built to the memory of Prophet Mohammed's aunt.
Larnaca'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
builtin his name exists on the spot where his remains
where said to be found. Larnaca'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.
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Stavrovouni,
one of the oldest and most dramatically sited monateries
in Cyprus, founded by Saint Helena, is within reach of
Larnaca. Pearched 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.
A visit to the village of Lefkara, famed for the lace-like
embroidery known "Lefkaritika" that was said
to captivate Leonardo da Vinci, is also a treat.
Larnaca Cyprus
History
History
in Cyprus dates as far back as 7000 BC, the Neolithic
Age, with settlements along the north and south coasts
of the island.
After1400 BC, the first Greeks came to the island, Mycenaen
merchants, who started the Hellenisation of the island.
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By1050
BC Cyprus can be considered a Greek island, with the language,
culture and religion of Greece well established. Cyprus
has ten city-kingdoms and by 800 BC it is a flourishing
and prosperous country.
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Cyprus people
Religious
festivals are particularly significant in Cyprus and none
more so than the Greek Orthodox Easter. This is the highlight
of the religious year and is considered more important
than Christmas. On Easter Saturday most Cypriots will
be found in the church, attending midnight mass. There
is a bonfire with an effigy of Judas outside the church
and also fireworks. On Easter Sunday families sit down
together to eat the traditional roast lamb lunch.
