Located in the southern part of Larnaca, close to the promenade, local Fort was once considered one of the main fortifications of the city. And now this place is a historical monument of the middle Ages and a real draw for tourists.

The first fortress on this site was built in the Lusignan at the end of the XIV century to protect the harbour from sea invasions. Later, when the authorities in Cyprus was conquered by the Turks, strengthening literally got a second life – in 1625 it was completely rebuilt. But over time it has lost its protective function, and was partially destroyed.

The Fort was restored in the second half of the XIX century, during the reign of the island of the English. In the British period the fortress was turned into a police station and was also used as a prison. In addition, there were executed the most dangerous criminals in the yard specifically for this mounted the gallows. This lasted until the middle of last century. The last execution in the Fort took place in 1948. Almost immediately after that the police station was moved to another location.

Today, the building is now a history Museum where you can see many unique items – finds from ancient times to the Church plate of the middle Ages. A particularly interesting collection of various weapons.

And the roof of the fortress offers stunning views of the city and the sea.

In addition, in our days, in the courtyard of city Fort, which can accommodate about two hundred spectators, often hosts concerts, plays and other cultural events. It mostly happens in the summer.