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The town of Larnaca is large and modern enough to provide travelers with everything they may need but yet it does not remain overcrowded. Even the nearby beaches are least crowded and extend for about 25 km. Flights to Larnaca can be booked in advance for convenient travel and relaxed vacation. Larnaca has several archaeological sites along with 6 museums located in the middle of the city. Some of the adventures include cruises, summer sports and sea activities.

The Byzantine period in Larnaca is considered to have immense significance especially in shaping the region as it looks today. The era has left several interesting monuments and among these is the 9th century AD Basilica of St. Lazarus. Similarly, if you are interested in exploring the history of the region, the Church of Ayios Lazaros is also a great monument which can be visited. The church was constructed in the 9th century to accommodate the tomb of Lazarus. Lazarus is the saint known to have been raised by Jesus from the dead.

In 1589, the church was ransomed from the Turks. From then till 1758, the church was being shared by Latin Catholic and Orthodox Christians. The church had to be constructed again in the 17th century. In 1970 a fire also broke out, rendering most of its interiors damaged.

The Church of Ayios Lazaros consists of a vast porch, from which takes you inside the church. The porch consists of French, Greek and Latin inscriptions. It consists of a graceful bell tower that was erected in the 17th century when the reconstruction was done. These were among those few allowed by the Turks before 1857. The Turks usually did not allow making of such structures for the fear that church bells can be used to call a rebellion.

The interiors are impressive and have three domes, a central nave and two aisles which have been boarded in. The roof gets some support from twin piers with one of the piers ascending over to a grand 300 years old Rococo pulpit. The fine iconostasis belonging to the 18th century, which was damaged by the fire, has been restored to some extent.

Some of the most remarkable icons are of Virgin and Child on the pier located at the northern crossing. There are many of these icons such as St. George and the Dragon, icon of the raising Lazarus, a filigree icon made from silver of the raising Lazarus and another person holding his nose at some dirty smell. It is simply amazing to see the interiors of the church.