Ancient Kition
Αρχαίο Κίτιον
The excavated site of ancient Kition, the predecessor of Larnaca, with Bronze Age temples and Phoenician cyclopean walls.
Kition dates back to the 13th century BC. It later became an important Phoenician city-state and was also the birthplace of Zeno, founder of Stoicism. The Kathari area of the site preserves cyclopean walls, the foundations of a temple to Astarte and a copper-smelting workshop, all overlooked by a wooden walkway. The site is fairly small. Entry costs about 2.5 euros. It suits visitors who enjoy history and can be seen alongside the archaeological museum in Larnaca.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00 (check website)
Nearby sights
- Pierides Museum
- Finikoudes Promenade
- Church of Saint Lazarus
- Larnaca Medieval Castle
- Larnaca Salt Lake
- Mackenzie Beach
- Kamares Aqueduct
- Zenobia Wreck