Europe Square, Larnaca
Europe Square is a city square near Larnaca Bay. It is notable for being lined with colonial houses built during the 18th century. These former homes now hold popular tourist attractions like the Larnaca Municipal Art Gallery and the Larnaca Historic Archives Museum.
The tranquil square is home to a large fountain called Seagulls in Flight. The sculptured fountain is one of the most iconic sights in Larnaca. Seagulls in Flight was designed by Greek sculptor Theodoros Papayiannis in 1996.
With numerous boat-shaped benches within the square, it is a good place for people watching or taking a break from sightseeing. However, Europe Square can also be very busy at times. It is occasionally used for social, cultural, sporting and music events. One of the most popular is the Village of Santa Claus, which is open from mid-December through early January each year. It is also the starting point for the Larnaca Run road race.
The tranquil square is home to a large fountain called Seagulls in Flight. The sculptured fountain is one of the most iconic sights in Larnaca. Seagulls in Flight was designed by Greek sculptor Theodoros Papayiannis in 1996.
With numerous boat-shaped benches within the square, it is a good place for people watching or taking a break from sightseeing. However, Europe Square can also be very busy at times. It is occasionally used for social, cultural, sporting and music events. One of the most popular is the Village of Santa Claus, which is open from mid-December through early January each year. It is also the starting point for the Larnaca Run road race.
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Sight Name: Europe Square
Sight Location: Larnaca, Cyprus (See walking tours in Larnaca)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Larnaca, Cyprus (See walking tours in Larnaca)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Larnaca, Cyprus
Create Your Own Walk in Larnaca
Creating your own self-guided walk in Larnaca is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Larnaca Introduction Walking Tour
Larnaca is the third-largest city in Cyprus. It was once a city-kingdom known as Kitoin. Though Kition was established in the 13th century BCE, the Phoenicians rebuilt the area around 1000 BCE. Some of the remains from this time, like cyclopean walls and temples, can still be seen today.
The modern name, Larnaca, is derived from the Greek word "larnax" due to the numerous burial sites... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
The modern name, Larnaca, is derived from the Greek word "larnax" due to the numerous burial sites... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Seaside Promenade Walk
Throughout its multi-thousand-year history, Larnaca has "moved" several times, not only along the sea, but also inland and back, towards the shore. Today, the promenade of Larnaca is the very heart of the city, stretching for three kilometers.
For most tourists Larnaca is just the place where the Airport is located and the first thing they see upon arrival. During the day, herds of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
For most tourists Larnaca is just the place where the Airport is located and the first thing they see upon arrival. During the day, herds of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles