Situated in the old part of town, behind the ruins of ancient Kition, Tuzla Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Larnaka (Larnaca), and dates back to Byzantine times.
The mosque was originally a Byzantine Orthodox Church, as can be seen by the wall paintings in the building. In the 12th or 13th century it became the Catholic Church of the Holy Cross and was turned into a mosque after the Ottoman occupation of 1571. The minaret is built on the foundations of the original bell tower.
Opposite the mosque is a well-preserved Venetian period public water fountain.
| Region: | Larnaka |
| Address: | Mitropolitou Nicomedias Street |
| GPS coordinates: | Lat: 34.922414 Lon: 33.623001 |
| Operating Hours: | Any reasonable hour providing there is no prayer. |
| Operating Period: |
All year round. Closed on Public Holidays. |
| Entrance Fee: | Free |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
