Larnaka (Larnaca) Medieval Museum Larnaca
5. MEDIEVAL MUSEUMS - ICON CULTURESPOT Medieval Museums

Larnaca Medieval Museum

  • Location

    Leoforos Athinon, Larnaca

    Directions

  • Tickets

    €2,50
    For organised groups consisting of more than 10 persons there is a 20% reduction on the entry fees.
    The Department of Antiquities can issue special entry cards for all its museums and ancient monuments: One (1) day entry cards - €8,50, three (3) day entry cards - €17,00, seven (7) day entry cards - €25,00.
    European Pensioners 50% discount.

  • Opening Times

    September 16 - April 15, Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:30
    April 16 - September 15, Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
    Saturday and Sunday: 09:30 - 17:00

    All year round.
    Closed on Public Holidays.

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Located at the end of Foinikoudes' palm-tree lined promenade, the Medieval Museum of Larnaca resides on the second floor of the Medieval Fort. Within its three rooms, the museum showcases a diverse collection spanning 15 centuries of history. Exhibits and artifacts from the Early Christian period (4th-7th centuries), Byzantine wall-paintings of the 11th - 16th centuries, Medieval glazed pottery from the 12th-18th century, Venetian helmets and swords (15th-16th century), as well as Ottoman metal cooking utensils (18th-19th century) can be explored.

The courtyard of the fort houses a fascinating assortment of Ottoman cannons and is also home to a 600-seat open-air theatre, often utilized for events during the summer.

Originally constructed during the Middle Ages, the fort assumed its present form during Ottoman rule. After the Ottoman era ended in Cyprus, the British repurposed the structure into a prison, using it during the early years of their rule.

Getting there

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