Larnaca Castle

Along the beach, near Ankara Street you will immediately see Larnaca Castle. It was built in 1625 and originally served as a prison. From its promenade walls, enjoy a view of the Scala Quarter with its Buyuk Kebir Cami (mosque) - formerly one of Larnaca's Turkish neighbourhoods. Today the castle houses an impressive archaeological museum, built like a labyrinth and dedicated to ancient Kition and later periods.