Larnaca Castle, Medieval fortress near Foinikoudes Beach, Cyprus.
The stone castle stands at the southern end of Larnaca's promenade, featuring thick walls and a rectangular courtyard with various chambers and towers.
The fortress underwent reconstruction between 1382 and 1398 under King James I of Cyprus following the Genoese occupation of Famagusta harbor.
The castle contains a museum displaying archaeological findings from Early Christian, Byzantine, and Post-Byzantine periods, including pottery and military equipment.
Visitors can access the castle daily from 8:00 to 17:00 in winter and 8:00 to 19:30 in summer, with entry fees of 2.50 euros.
The British administration used the western chamber of the ground floor as an execution site with gallows until 1948 during colonial rule.
Location: Larnaca Municipality
Founders: Iakovos I of Cyprus
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 34.91052,33.63769
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:32
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