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Free Wednesday Guided Walking Tour

Every Wednesday: 'Larnaka - Past and Present' (free)

Taking place each Wednesday at 10am, the free guided tour starts at the building of the Tourist Information Office and is sponsored by Larnaka Municipality.

The guided tour on foot covers the history and development of Larnaka and passes by its main points of interest throughout the town centre, main promenade, seafront square, and the quaint, historic old streets.

included in the walk are stops at some of the city's most famous landmarks, religious monuments, and interesting buildings (some to visit, others to view from outside). Among other sights, participants will discover:

-The cluster of protected buildings of the colonial period including the Municipal Art Gallery and Larnaka Historic Archives Museum.

-The landmarks, buildings and interactive monuments along the palm-tree Foinikoudes Promenade, including statues and busts of the Larnaka Storytelling Statues, the medieval castle (fort) and Kebir (Buyuk) Tzami Mosque.

- Piale Pasha sea walkway, up to the Larnaka Art Workshops Neighbourhood to visit the craftsmen in the traditional streets.

-The most important Byzantine monument surviving in Cyprus, Saint Lazarus Church.

- Some of the city’s main museums and historical buildings, including Zouchouri Square, Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and Kyriazis Medical Museum (inside museum visits depend on schedule of the day).

- The walk ends at Larnaka Municipal Market where participants can then browse the traditional stalls or enjoy a coffee in the town centre!

- The walk lasts for approximately 2.30-3 hours and is entirely on foot.

- Please note that entrance fees and drinks are not included in the tour and are at the participant's cost.
- All walking tours are led by a licensed guide.

- Participants are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothes and a hat during the summer months.

- Booking is not essential, but please turn up at the meeting point 15 minutes earlier.
- Enquiries: Tel: +357 2465 4322