It’s a reality that only a few people do know that Larnaca, one of most potential cities in the realm of Cyprus, notable island in the eastern Mediterranean, is known for a great number of this at the same time. We must affirm that present-day Larnaca, located on the southern coast of Cyprus, is the second largest commercial port in the realm of Cyprus, and happens to be an important tourist resort as well. You may not believe but in reality Cyprus  is one of the most religious countries in the realm of European Union and is, at the moment, under the aegis of both Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus and Turkish Cypriots, adherents of Sunni Islam, at the same time.

Larnaca, owing to all these, consists of edifices related to these two religions. While on one hand it has the ruins of Ancient Kitium, dating back to 13th century B.C. and underground chapel of Ayia Phaneromeni, on the other hand it has Hala Sultan Tekke containing tomb of Umm Haram, the foster mother of Prophet Mohammed.

Nevertheless, Larnaca has other innate aspects too.

Far-famed aspects of Larnaca

• Arts – Larnaca does contain a theatre along with an art gallery and both are run by the local Municipality. The city is also home to the awe-inspiring Pieridis Museum of Antiquities, established by Demetrios Pieridis. Larnaca, apart from all these, is known to comprise two art schools, the Alexander College, having specialization in design subjects, Cyprus College of Art focusing on fine art. You can find Intercollege in Larnaca also.

• Music – The city has a Municipal Band of more than 60 musicians and is capable in all families of musical instruments. Larnaca Municipal Band, all at once, does bring forth an extensive repertoire of music, ranging from marching-parade music to Latin, and from Greek favorites to rock and roll.

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