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.

Panagia Eleousa in Agia Anna, Larnaca

Chapels in Cyprus - Panagia Eleousa, Agia Anna, Larnaca

In the village of Agia Anna, found in Larnaca, a chapel dedicated to Panagia Eleousa is found built. You will find it a little bit outside of the village, on the road towards the Psevdas village, on the right side of it, on the peak of a small hill, before the community football field.

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The community council building in Agia Anna

Villages in Cyprus - Agia Anna, Larnaca

You can reach the village called Agia Anna that belongs to the district of Larnaca coming from two opposite directions. One of them is by coming from west, from the Mosfiloti village’s entrance, whose biggest part is in a pinewood, and the other one is coming from the east, from the Kalo Chorio r... More

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The Chapel of the Saints Ioakeim and Anna in Klavdia

Chapels in Cyprus - Ioakeim and Anna, Klavdia, Larnaca

On the road from Klavdia to Pyrga, 500 metres before the Monastery of Panagia I Stazousa, on the right hand of the road, on the peak of a small hill, the Agion Theopatoron Ioakeim and Anna chapel is found.

The chapel was built on ruins of an older church that existed in the 11th century. ... More

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The beautiful (Aliki) Salt Lake in Larnaca

Lakes in Cyprus - Aliki (Salt Lake), Larnaca

The salt lake of Larnaca is a complex of 4 lakes amongst which three are connected. They are salt lakes, since seawater passes through a porous rock causing them to be salty.

Of course there is another version being told by the People. Back when Agios Lazaros lived in Larnaca, he asked a ... More

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The Holy Church of Apostolos Andreas, in the refugee community of Klavdia

Church of Cyprus - Apostolos Andreas, Klavdia, Larnaca

In the refugee community of Klavdia, its residents built a Church. They did not build it out of stone so that it can last in time. They did not build it so that it can permanently be in the refugee community. They built it forty years ago, so that it can serve their religious needs for some time.... More

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The Holy Church of Panagia Stazousa in Pyrga, Larnaca

Church of Cyprus - Panagia Stazousa, Pyrga, Larnaca

On the way from Pyrga to Kavdia there is a wonderful Glebe. It is a Church dedicated to Zoodochos Pigi (Life-giving Spring), that is, Our Lady. After the miracle performed during the Latin occupation, when a woman that suffered from hemorrhage, after having asked help from Our Lady, was cured aft... More

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The Holy Church of Agia Aikaterini in Klavdia, Larnaca that was transformed into a Mosque

Church of Cyprus - Agia Aikaterini Holy church, Klavdia, Larnaca

The Holy Church of Agia Aikaterini in Klavdia has a history that is well buried in time. This church is built in a byzantine style in the 14th century and is a single aisled arched church.

During the Ottoman period, when the Christian settlers of the village moved to others for more safet... More

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The chapel of Agios Georgios in the village of Kornos

Chapels in Cyprus - Agios Georgios, Kornos, Larnaca

A kilometre away from the roundabout of the old road from Nicosia to Limassol, you will find the chapel dedicated to Agios Georgios on your left.

It is a small church and it is stone built and arched. It is decorated with a very beautiful belfry that has two bells and that has probably be... More

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