Larnaca Medieval Castle-Museum (Larnaka Fort ) (Larnaca)

Cyprus / Government controlled area / Larnaca
 building, museum, fortification

Larnaca Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Λάρνακας,Turkish: Larnaka Kalesi), is a castle located on the southern coast of Cyprus. It was constructed to defend the southern coasts of Cyprus and was later used as a prison, artillery and an outpost.
After the Cypriot independance the castle itself was converted into a museum, while the castle courtyard was converted into an open-air theatre, accomodating 200 people.
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Coordinates:   34°54'37"N   33°38'15"E

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