Jami Kebir Mosque
Near the fortress of Larnaca, city of Larnaca, island of Cyprus
Description:
Jami Kebir Mosque is located in the city center of Larnaca near the fortress. It was built in the 16th century as a Catholic church, but eventually converted into a mosque. There are few parishioners here.
People of other religions can also come here, including women. Small in size. The walls are made of light stone. Near the wall there is a minaret, which offers a beautiful view of the city. A grand restoration was made in 2010. The interior of the temple is quite modest. There are columns and bookshelves in the hall. There is a cemetery of Muslims in the courtyard. Basically, this temple is visited by local citizens and tourists who profess Islam. You can enter the mosque with your shoes off and your clothes must be closed.
It is located near the central embankment, it can be reached from anywhere in the city on foot or by city bus.