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Ayios Lazarus

Plateia Agiou Lazarou, Larnaca, Cyprus
Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Larnaca
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Polis, Cyprus
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Have been luck enough to visit both in day and at night. Stunning at night with the chanedliers lit up. More

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Wpg
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The church is nice from the outside but I couldn't visit the inside because there was a wedding going on that filled the church. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Very cute and well preserved in a lovely peaceful square away from the bust of Larnaka bars. More

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Larnaca, Cyprus
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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one of the most beautiful church of the island during the day and the night. highly recommended to visit it More

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ATHENS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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This is a a Lousinian style church. It is not byzantine, it is a frankish style, popular with the crusaders former kings of Jerusalem, who then, when they lost the Holy Lands to the Saracenes, bought(!) Cyprus from the knights Templar (a murderous bunch who if the stayed more they would be massacred by the just rebellion of the Cypriots... More

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Larnaca, Cyprus
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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A well maintained church with the St. Lazarus tomb on the lower floor. Is nice to pay a visit there and be astonished of the orthodox touch. More

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Moscow, Russia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Mighty place! Real feel of piligrimage when in there. It is 10 min drive from Larnaca airport but need to find your way through the narrow streets. The cathedral is open 8 am till noon and from 2 pm to 5 pm (or a bit later) so consider the lunch break when planning More

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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one of the nicest churches on the island with a lot of History. Recently the whole area has been renovated and its a great place to visit when you are in Larnaca More

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Antelias-lebanon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

a special church visited by people from all over the world ,was lucky to attend a baptism ceremony in december 2010,it is a holly place and has a special taste ,outside the church are some good coffee places davincci as i recall u can relax and enjoy the taste More

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Sydney, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

The Lazarus church is a must see during a visit in Larnaca. The building is found in a lovely plate (square) with cafes. The building incorporates many elements of Cyprus history within one building. It is not Venetian as stated below. It was in fact financed by a Byzantine Emperor Leo VI. The architecture is highly Byzantine (a style that... More

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