Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca
The Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca is an Eastern Orthodox church building located in Larnaca, Cyprus. Built in the 9th century, it is dedicated to Lazarus of Bethany and features Byzantine architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June through September, with daily highs reaching between 29 °C and 32 °C and minimal rainfall of zero to 1 mm. Cooler months such as January and December see highs of 15 °C to 17 °C and about 72 to 73 mm of rain over 12 days. The site is located at Ayios Lazaros Sq in Larnaca, 4 km from Larnaca International Airport and 38 km from Nicosia. Opening hours from March 1 to October 31 are Monday through Saturday 08:00 to 18:30, Sunday 06:30 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 18:30. From November 1 to February 29, hours are Monday through Saturday 08:00 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 17:30, and Sunday 06:30 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 17:30. Wheelchair access is not available.
Nearby sights to combine with a visit include Hala Sultan Tekke at 3.7 km, Khirokitia at 29.5 km, Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque at 36.7 km, Othello Castle at 37.0 km, and Shacolas Tower at 38.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is December, with about 73 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 54 | 35 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 46 | 73 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
