Larnaca

Larnaca, having been unappreciated by a lot of governors, has been greatly developed lately, with its 67 villages thriving from Tourism and industrial benefits.

The Holy Church of Timiou Prodromou under erection in Dromolaxia

Villages in Cyprus - Dromolaxia, Larnaca

The community of Dromolaxia is found 12 kilometres west of the town of Larnaca and very close to the salt lakes of Alyki.

Its population does not exceed 5000 habitants and geographically it is joined to the neighbouring community of Meneou, as they form the Municipality of Dromolaxia - Me... More

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The majestic Holy Church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), Lefkara

Church of Cyprus - Timios Stavros Holy Church, Lefkara, Mountainous Larnaca, Larnaca

In the village called Lefkara, found on the mountainous part of Larnaca, there is a series of small and big Churches. The biggest one is dedicated to Timios Stavros (the Holy Cross) and is found in the centre of the village.

In the Church, in a hidden crypt, there is a big silver cross an... More

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The well-known village of Cyprus, Lefkara

Villages in Cyprus - Lefkara, Mountainous Larnaca, Larnaca

When you want to describe a place such as Lefkara, it is difficult to decide where to start from and it is even more difficult to pick the right words.

Lefkara is “perched” on the east side of the mountain that hosts the “Kionia” peaks, built on the southwest edge of the deep valley forme... More

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The chapel dedicated to Panagia Petounta in Mazotos, Larnaca

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Petounta, Mazotos, Larnaca

South of the Mazotos village of Larnaca, on a small hill next to the shore, where in the ancient times was the famous Temple dedicated to the Goddess of beauty, the Cypriot Aphrodite, there is a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady. It was called “Panagia Petounta” because, as the settlers say, Our... More

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The old chapel of Agios Ksorinos in Mazotos, Larnaca

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Ksorinos, Mazotos, Larnaca

In a small distance from the centre of the village of Mazotos, on the northeast side, there are two Churches that are dedicated to Agios Xenofontas, or how the residents call him, “Agios Ksorinos”.

The small Church was built in this location, in the place of another, older one after a rum... More

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The Holy Church of Agios Georgios in Mazotos, Larnaca

Church of Cyprus - Agios Georgios Holy Church, Mazotos, Larnaca

The church dedicated to Agios Georgios from 1963, is found in a central point in the big square of Mazotos, on the opposite side of the community council offices. It is a cruciform Church with a dome.

It was built in the same location in the place of another older Church, that was demolis... More

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A neighbourhood in Mazotos, Larnaca

Villages in Cyprus - Mazotos, Larnaca

The village of Mazotos belonging to the District of Larnaca, is found 20 kilometres west of the town of Larnaca at a half distance between Kition and Zygi. It is on the frontiers of the village of Alaminos from the northwest side and with the Anafotia village from the north. As a settlement it do... More

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The old church of Agia Anna in the village of Larnaca called Agia Anna

Church of Cyprus - Agia Anna Holy Church, Agia Anna, Larnaca

You will find the old church on the left hand side of the road, 100 metres before the bridge that joins the shores of the Tremithos river, as well as if you travel from Kalo Chorio to Psevdas. It is a 1878 construction and it is the third church that is being built in the same place. It is a very... More

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