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The Larnaka castle is located at the southern end of the Foinikoudes promenade. It was built in the 12th century to defend the harbor town of Larnaka and the southern shores of the Kingdom of Cyprus. Other sources claim the Turks built it at the beginning of the 17th century. During British colonial rule, they used it as a prison. They also build gallows for executing death sentences. The Greek Cypriots also used it as a prison during the civil war. The castle houses a small Medieval Museum and exhibits about the early Christian era and the Ottoman era. It is recommended to climb the wall and watch the beach and the promenade from above. Entry costs: 2.5 Euros. Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 - 17:00 (until 19:30 between April 16th and September 15th) Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 – 17:00.

The impressive stone church was built on the grave of saint Lazarus – Elazar in Hebrew – who was the first Bishop of Kition (ancient Larnaka). Lazarus was a Jew from the town of Bethany near Jerusalem. According to the New Testament, Jesus raised him from the dead after he was buried for four days. He fled to Kition after the crucifixion of Jesus, where he lived 30 years until his second death at the age of 60. The Byzantine emperor Leo VI built the church in the 9th century. It had three domes, which were demolished by the Turks or by an earthquake. No one knows. The bell tower was constructed in 1857. The church's interior is gorgeous: A beautiful wall of wood icons covered in gold, a carved throne, and a carved altar. There is also a way in to see Lazaru's crypt. Opening hours: Mars-October: 8:00 – 18:30 (Sunday: 6:30-12:30, 15:30-18:30) November-February: 8:00-12:30, 14:30-17:30 (Sunday: 6:30-12:30, 15:30-17:30) The entrance is free.

Finikoudes area is a beautiful sandy beach with palm trees and a boardwalk. Our visit was in the middle of November - not the peak of the tourist season, and still, quite a few people enjoyed swimming in the sea and sunbathing happily on the beach. In front of the boardwalk are open restaurants, bars, and cafes full of tourists and locals. At the southern end of the boardwalk are the Larnaka Castle and the Mosque, and a cute little pier that allows you to go a little into the sea and watch the boardwalk from the water. On the north of the boardwalk, there is a marina and playgrounds for children that were not operating at the time of our visit, but it seems that during the tourist season, they are active.

The museum has been operating since 1969 and displays antiquities found in the city and the region. This year the displays were upgraded, showing the daily life of the ancient communities in the area, from the Neolithic period to the Roman period. The museum has two wings. The first presents the prehistoric and protohistoric periods (that is, a period in which society itself did not yet have the ability to write, but other societies that already knew how to write referred to them in writing). The display goes in chronological order and shows findings from the Neolithic period (before and after the use of pottery and the beginning of the agricultural period), the Chalcolithic (use of copper), and the Bronze Age - that is, findings from 9,000 BC. The second wing is dedicated to the historical periods and follows the ancient city of Kition that sat here about a thousand years BC. It examines it from various aspects, including temples and burial customs. In the courtyard of the museum, large sculptures and tombstones are displayed, as well as an olive press from the Roman period. The visit to the museum is relatively short, but very interesting and recommended. Free admission.

The Pierides Museum's private collection consists of 2,500 archeological items from all over Cyprus. The collection was founded by Demetrios Pierides, whose successors continued cultivating it and housed it in the family mansion. In 1974 the family decided to open their mansion as a private museum with items representing 9,000 years of Cypriot history. The museum is small and visiting can take up to 30-40 minutes – but it's most recommended. Tickets price: 3 Euro.

In the 13th or 14th century, it was a Catholic church, which turned into a mosque after the Turks' invasion in 1571. They also added the tower. Visitors are welcome to enter the mosque with modest clothing – men need long pants, while women must cover all their bodies, including their hair, and are suggested to wear robes at the entrance. Visitors and prayers must take off their shoes when entering the mosque. The interior is not impressive, especially for those who used to other faith temples. The entrance is free.

The museum presents stories, exhibits, and art that tell the story of Colorado and the American West. The museum has four floors and fifteen fascinating exhibits, including an exhibit on the Ute Native American tribe, on their art, customs, and history; An exhibition about the struggle of Latin American workers for rights against the white majority; about racism in Colorado; about the imprisonment of Americans of Japanese origin during World War II; about the massacre of the Native Americans; about the difficulties and challenges in settlement of the West; About the history of the struggle of the LGBTQ community in Colorado; an exhibition about the gold miners; and more. In addition, the museum has quite a few attractions for children and families, including a ski jump simulator, a multimedia presentation in a closed cabin, and creative activities. All in all, a highly recommended museum for visitors to Colorado.

Traveling to Larnaka, Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos, or other places In Cyprus? Note that they use power sockets & plugs of type G. The standard voltage is 240V, and the Frequency is 50 Hz. It is highly recommended to purchase a plug adapter in advance: If your country's standard voltage is between 220V to 240V (UK, Europe, Australia, and most of Africa and Asia), You can use your own appliances. Otherwise, you should check their labels. If the label states: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, the device can be utilized worldwide. If not - you need a voltage converter. You can also purchase a compact converter & adapter combo like this: If you want to recharge more than one device, you should probably take a power strip: #PowerPlugsSockets #Information #Cyprus

Larnaka airport is very close to the tourist area of the city. Although several bus lines ride to the city, the most common and popular is line 425, which runs between the airport and Larnaka central station, with stops near most of Larnaka's hotels. The bus runs from 6:30 to 23:50 every 20-30 minutes. At the time of our visit, a bus ticket costs 2 Euros. You can buy tickets directly from the driver - but for that, you need cash, and it would be best to have the exact amount. If you want to pay with a credit card, you can do it at the Public Transportation stand located near the exit of the airport. You can also buy travel deals, like 4 rides for 6.5 Euros, or even a deal for several days. #PowerPlugsSockets #Information #Cyprus

This museum is a must-see in Wroclaw. One of a few examples preserved in Europe of this unique type of art. The enormous painting, 114 meters long and 15 meters high, tells the famous Battle of Racławice, lead by the Admirable Polish general Tadeusz Kościuszko. The battle fought on April 4, 1794, was part of the Polish uprising. The painting work took place in Lwów (Lvov) by the painters Jan Styka and Wojciech Kossak. They worked for nine months until they exhibit their work in 1894, precisely 100 years after the heroic battle. After WWII and the border changing of Poland, the painting was brought to Wroclaw. However, it opened to the public only in 1985. Since then, it attracts millions of visitors. The visit to the panorama takes precisely 30 minutes. The visitors are buying tickets for a specific hour. When the time comes, the group climbs to the panorama hall. They get to hear a recorded explanation about the panorama and the battle of Racławice. The explanations are in Polish, but audio guides in other languages are available. There is also the Small Rutanda, which houses a small exhibition that helps to understand the battle: with figurines of Polish and Russian soldiers and their uniforms. In the middle, there is a topographic map of the battle landscape. Finally, in the main hall, you will find a cloakroom and a souvenir stand. For opening hours and tickets price, check their official website.

One of the few remaining of the old Wroclaw fortification dated to 1585. The Bastion ruined by the Wroclaw's conqueror Jérôme Boneparte at 1807.

The Salt Square is a medieval marketplace built-in 1242 as a salt marketplace, adjacent to the old town's main square. In the middle of the 15th century, a horrible action occurred here. A Franciscan preacher and priest, John of Capistrano, Who made a name for himself as a Jew-hunter, arrived in Wroclaw started preaching against the Jews. He accused the Jews of sacrilege and commanded his followers to burn forty-one men, expel all the others, and confiscate their properties. It would take two hundred years for the Jews to return to Wroclaw. Only in 1996 did this tragedy receive physical reference by a flame-like monument erected by the artist Adam Wyspiański in the center of the square. Today the square serves as a flower market, active almost 24/7.