Larnaca is not only a popular resort and large city in Cyprus, which attracts those who want to immerse themselves in the measured life of the sunny island. It is also a city that cherishes the memory of bygone days and eras that have had an important impact on the development and modern appeal of Cyprus. Therefore, you can visit this city and find a lot of interesting and informative things almost at any time of the year.
The Archaeological Museum in Larnaca, whose expositions are dedicated to the history of the ancient cities of Kition and Larnaca, will be interesting to visit. The expositions of the museum are located in its 4 halls. Artifacts from the Neolithic period, including vessels made of stone, figurines of idols, tools of ancient people and ceramics, are in the first hall. The second hall of the museum exhibits objects related to the Mycenaean period of the island: ceramics of those years, bronze and faience items. Terracotta horsemen, copies of ancient chariots are in the third room. The last hall of the museum is dedicated to painted vases.
The oldest museum on the island, Pieridis, is also located in Larnaca. It was founded in 1839 with private funds. It is located in a beautiful building that once belonged to the mayor of the city. For many years, the Pieridis family has been collecting art objects from different eras, now housed within the walls of this building. Among them: weapons, silverware, furniture, mosaics, ritual decorations and utensils. Art exhibitions are held within the walls of this museum.
If you are interested in the heyday of the Byzantine Empire and its influence on the history of Cyprus, then you can plunge into the life and life of those times by visiting the Byzantine Museum in Larnaca. It is located in the building of the stone church of St. Lazarus. The building was built in the X century. The museum exhibition is small, but it is dedicated to important dates and events related to religion and art. The main part of the exhibits are religious artifacts such as icons, including rare ones made of wood, and masterpieces of Byzantine art. It also contains scrolls and manuscripts, sculptures and copies of the Bible. The Byzantine Museum, even today, is an important place for believers, as it houses one of the most famous icons of St. Lazarus.
