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| District | Larnaca |
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| Government | |
| - Mayor | Andreas Moyseos |
| - Vice Mayor | Αlexis Michaelides |
| Population (2001 - 2005) | |
| - City | 46,700 |
| - Urban | 79,000 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| Website: www.larnaka.com | |
Larnaca, (Greek: Λάρνακα, Turkish: Larnaka) is a city of the Republic of Cyprus situated on the southern coast of Cyprus. Cyprus is divided into six Districts (επαρχίες eparchies) whose Capitals share the same name Larnaca District is one of the six Districts of Cyprus. Its main town is Larnaca. Eastern European Time ( EET) is one of the names of UTC+2 Time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+2 corresponds to the following Time zones Eastern European Time Egypt Standard Time Central Africa Time Greek (el ελληνική γλώσσα or simply el ελληνικά — "Hellenic" is an Indo-European language, spoken today by 15-22 million people mainly Turkish ( tr Türkçe IPA) is a language spoken by over 63 million people worldwide making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía The major international airport, Larnaca International Airport is located in this city. An airport is a location where Aircraft such as airplanes, Helicopters and blimps take off and land Larnaca International Airport (Διεθνές Aεροδρόμιο Λάρνακας is an International airport located near Larnaca, Cyprus. In ancient times, Larnaca was known as Kition, or (in Latin) Citium. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. The biblical name Kittim, though derived from Citium, was in fact used quite generally for Cyprus as a whole, and occasionally by the Jews for the Greeks and Romans. Kittim (or Chittim) in the genealogy of Genesis 10 in the Hebrew Bible, is the son of Javan, the grandson of Japheth, and Noah PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ The term ancient Greece refers to the period of Greek history lasting from the Greek Dark Ages ca Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC Larnaca is colloquially known as "Skala" (Greek: Σκάλα).
It has a population of 72,000 (2001) and is the island's second commercial port and an important tourist resort. To the north of the town lies the island's oil refinery, while to the south of Larnaca the International Airport is situated. The city of Larnaka is well-known for its picturesque sea-front which includes rows of palm trees (oi finikoudes, in the Cypriot dialect). Arecaceae or Palmae (also known by the name Palmaceae, which is taxonomically invalid or commonly palm tree) the palm family is a family of Flowering Much of the activity is centred around the city promenade during the major festivals. The most important of these for the city of Larnaka is Kataklysmos or the Festival of the Flood, celebrated in early summer with a series of cultural events. This article is about the Greek expression For the event in the Dragonlance series of books see Cataclysm (Dragonlance.
A famous Athenian general, Kimon, died at sea defending the city of Citium in a major battle with the Persians of Xerxes. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Cimon (in Greek, Κίμων &mdash Kimōn) (510 Athens - 450 BC Citium, Cyprus) was an Athenian On his deathbed, he urged his officers to conceal his death from both allied and Persians. The quote "Και Νεκρός Ενίκα" ("Even in death he was victorious") refers to Kimon. A statue of "Kimon the Athenian" stands proudly on the sea front promenade of modern Larnaca.
Like other cities of Cyprus, it has suffered repeatedly from earthquakes, and in medieval times when its harbour silted up (a sign that the island was deforested and overgrazed) the population moved to Larnaca, on the open seafront farther south. An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer The harbour and citadel have now disappeared. Traces remain of the circuit wall, and of a sanctuary with copious terra-cotta offerings; the large cemetery has yielded constant loot to illicit excavation for more than a century.
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History
Tourism
Larnaca is one of the major seaside resorts in Cyprus. Larnaca is the oldest living city of Cyprus and was originally known as Kition or Kittium There are numerous beaches in and around Larnaca which extend for approx 25 km (16 mi). The main Phinikoudes and McKenzie beaches both have been awarded Blue Flags for environmental cleanliness.
The archaeological sites and its six museums are in the centre of the town. Summer sports and sea activities are readily available. The shops are well stocked and medical care is good. Since 2001 there is one main six-screen cinema on the edge of the town. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
There is a wide variety of restaurants, tavernas, cafeterias and bars catering for varied tastes between 'traditional Irish pub' through international chains like McDonalds to local Cypriot fare. The Cyprus 'meze' is the food specialty of the town. Cultural life is rich and many events are organized by the town's municipality almost daily.
Within the wider Larnaca district there are 9,500 hotel beds, about 10% of the total all island tourist capacity. Along the Larnaca Bay there are luxurious beach hotels and also hotel apartments or holiday apartments within all price ranges. Prices are generally lower from the rest of the island. Its international airport lies a few kilometres from the centre of the town, but because the flight path is over the sea there is almost no audible noise from landing and departing aircraft.
Landmarks
The most important site of Larnaca are the ruins of Ancient Kitium. Hala Sultan Tekke or the Mosque of Umm Haram is a very prominent Muslim shrine near Larnaca, on the island of Cyprus. Larnaca Salt Lake (Αλυκή Λάρνακας Turkish: Larnaka Tuz Gölü) lies to the west of the town of Larnaca. The earliest architectural remains date back to the 13th century B.C. the area was rebuilt by Achaean Greeks. The remains of the Cyclopean Walls, made of giant blocks and the complex of the five temples, are particularly interesting.
Another place of interest is the Marable Bust of Zeno, which stands at the crossroads near the American Academy. Zeno was born in Kition (ancient Larnaka) in 326 B.C.. Events By place Macedonian Empire In the spring Alexander the Great crosses the Indus near Attock and enters After studying philosophy in Athens he founded the famous Stoic school or philosophy. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Stoicism, a school of Hellenistic philosophy, was founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early third century BC
Near Larnaka International Airport there is the Larnaca Salt Lake. Larnaca Salt Lake (Αλυκή Λάρνακας Turkish: Larnaka Tuz Gölü) lies to the west of the town of Larnaca. It fills with water during the winter and is visited by flocks of flamingoes who stay here from November till the end of March. It dries up in the summer. It used to yield a good quality of salt which was is scraped from its dried up surface. The salt from this lake is now considered unfit for human consumption.
About half-way between the monument of Zeno and Salt Lake on the right, there is the underground chapel of Ayia Phaneromeni. It is a rock cavern with two chambers. The structure suggests that it once was a pagan tomb, possibly dating back to Phoenician times. The place is credited with various magical properties: thus those who suffer from headaches or other diseases walk three times round it and leave a piece of clothing or a tuft of their hair on the grill in front of the south window. It is also much frequented by girls, whose lovers are overseas, who come here to pray for their safety.
The Church of Lazarus (Agios Lazaros) is another magnificent Orthodox Church in Larnaca which was built in the town over the tomb of St. Lazarus, the brother of Mary and Martha. Lazarus ( Hebrew: אלעזר Elʿāzār Eleazar "God (has helped" is the name of two separate men mentioned in the New Testament. In the Gospel of John, Mary of Bethany ( Hebrew מרים Miryām, Miryam "Bitter" Saint Martha ( Judæo-Aramaic מַרְתָּא Martâ "The lady" was the sister of Lazarus He died here and was buried in the church named after him. In 890 A. Events By Place Europe The sovereignty of Great Moravian king Svatopluk I in Bohemia is confirmed D. his tomb was found bearing the inscription "Lazarus the friend of Christ". The marble sarcophagus can be seen inside the church under the Holy of Holies.
The Hala Sultan Tekke is about 5 km (3 mi) west of Larnaka, on the banks of the Salt Lake. Hala Sultan Tekke or the Mosque of Umm Haram is a very prominent Muslim shrine near Larnaca, on the island of Cyprus. It is equivalent to the Christian "monastery". Within the precincts of this Tekke is the tomb of Umm Haram, said to be the foster mother of Mohammed. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ##### For all questions relating to the addition of (pbuh peace be upon him or other honorifics According to Moslem tradition Umm Haram died on this spot in 647 A. For the Canadian area code see Area code 416/647. Events By Place Asia A stone tower Astronomical D. while accompanying the Arab invaders. The araB gene Promoter is a bacterial promoter activated by e L-arabinose binding She was buried here and later the Ottomans built the present mosque in her honour. Throughout the period of Venetian rule Ottoman Turks raided and attacked the peoples of Cyprus at will
Another site of interest is the Fort of Larnaca which was erected by the Turks in 1625. The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923 ( Old Ottoman Turkish: دولتْ علیّه عثمانیّه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish This fort is now a museum and its inner courtyard is used as an open air garden - theatre during the summer months, by kind permission of the director of antiquities.
The Old Aqueduct known as "The Kamares", stands outside the town on the way to Limassol. It was built in Roman style in 1745 to carry water from a source about 6 miles south of Larnaka into the town. The aqueduct is illuminated at night.
Culture
Sports
The city is the home to the football teams AEK Larnaca FC, and ALKI Larnaca FC. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered AEK Larnaca FC ( Greek:Αθλητική Έvωση Κίτιον Athletiki Enosi Kition is a Cypriot Sports club, based in the port of Larnaca Alki Larnaca ( Greek: Αλκή Λάρνακα) is a Cypriot football club based in the town of Larnaca. Both teams play in a stadium of a city called GSZ Stadium or Zenon Stadium. Neo GSZ Stadium or Gymnastic Club Zenon Stadium ( Greek: Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος ΖήνωνΓ Since the occupation of the northern part of Cyprus by Turkey in 1974, the two teams of Famagusta, Anorthosis and Nea Salamina, have their own stadiums in Larnaca. Anorthosis Famagusta FC ( Greek: Ανόρθωση Αμμοχώστου = Anorthosi Ammochostou) is a Cypriot football and Volleyball Nea Salamis Ammochostos or Nea Salamina Ammochostos (Νέα Σαλαμίνα Αμμοχώστου is a Cypriot football and Volleyball club which "Antonis Papadopoulos" is the Anorthosis' stadium and "Ammochostos" (means Famagusta) is the stadium of Nea Salamina. Anorthosis Famagusta FC ( Greek: Ανόρθωση Αμμοχώστου = Anorthosi Ammochostou) is a Cypriot football and Volleyball Nea Salamis Ammochostos or Nea Salamina Ammochostos (Νέα Σαλαμίνα Αμμοχώστου is a Cypriot football and Volleyball club which
Larnaca hosted the European Under-19 Football Championship final, in 1998 and the European Under-17 Football Championship final in 1992. The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body UEFA. The UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body UEFA.
Notable people
- Zeno of Citium, stoic philosopher
- Apollonios of Kition, (physician, 1st c BC, nicknamed ‘the Cypriot Hippocrates’)
- St Lazarus (although not born in Larnaca, he was the first Bishop of the town during 45-63AD and he died there - for the second time)
- Demetres Lipertis, 1866-1937 (national poet)
- Demetrios Pieridis, 1811-1895 (created the Pieridi Museum)
- Anna Vissi, a Greek-Cypriot singer
- Neoclis Kyriazis, medical doctor and historian
- Mehmet Nazim Adil, the leader of the Nakshbandi Sufi order (or Tekke) was born in Larnaca
- Stelios Konstantas
Twinning
Larnaca Municipality is a twin town with the following:
Poti, Georgia (1987)
Haringey, London, United Kingdom (1987)
Glyfada, Greece (1988)
Ajaccio, Corsica, France (1989)
Bratislava, Slovakia (1989)- Larissa, Greece (1990)
Novosibirsk, Russia (1993)
Szeged, Hungary (1993)
Sarandë, Albania (1994)- Piraeus, Greece (1995)
- Leros, Greece (2000)
- Elioupolis, Greece (2000)
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia (2007)
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