Larnaca

Larnaca is the third largest city in Cyprus, built on the site of the ancient city-kingdom of Kition and centred on a palm-lined seafront promenade backed by the medieval Fort Larnaca. The Church of Saint Lazarus, one of the most important Byzantine structures on the island, is believed to mark the tomb of Lazarus of Bethany, who is said to have lived in Cyprus after the biblical resurrection. The Larnaca Salt Lake adjacent to the city is a wetland of international importance, with populations of greater flamingos visible in winter months.