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Alexia
October 10, 2018
Located at the end of the Foinikoudes promenade, the Medieval Castle of Larnaka (also referred to as Larnaka Fort) is believed to have been originally built during the Middle Ages, and took its present form during Ottoman rule, although there is some contestation regarding its origins. Chronographer Florius Boustronius dates it to the years of Lusignan King James I (1382-1398AD), who built it to protect the harbour of the town. During the same time, the Genovese occupied Famagusta and the Lusignans had to develop another major port for the needs of their kingdom. 18th century sources insist that the castle was built by the Turks in 1625AD, even though a Turkish garrison was stationed there
Located at the end of the Foinikoudes promenade, the Medieval Castle of Larnaka (also referred to as Larnaka Fort) is believed to have been originally built during the Middle Ages, and took its present form during Ottoman rule, although there is some contestation regarding its origins. Chronographer…
Constantina
September 3, 2022
Larnaca town only 25 minutes drive!
Anton
September 28, 2015
Built by the Turks in the 17th century
Ploutis
April 9, 2014
Medieval Castle of Larnaca
Nicky
February 23, 2022
At the end of Phinikoudes promenade on the way to Mackenzie beach is th fort. Built in 1625, during the first years of British rule it was used as a prison. It also contains a small archaelogical museum.
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