Lapathus (Cyprus) Administrative Seat

Address: Coastal sector near Lapta (Lapathos), Kyrenia District, northern Cyprus

Larisa (the Larisa hill) is the fortified acropolis hill overlooking the ancient city of Argos in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It has served as the dominant strongpoint above Argos since antiquity.

Larisa has been occupied since the Bronze Age and was an important fortified acropolis in classical and later periods; the hilltop contains successive remains from Greek, Byzantine and Frankish phases of occupation. Fortifications and masonry visible today reflect a long sequence of reuse and rebuilding.

Immediately adjacent to the modern town of Argos in the Peloponnese, the hill dominates the local plain and is a short walk from the town center.

• Viewpoints: Summit viewpoints give wide views over the Argolic plain and the Gulf of Argolis, making the site valuable for landscape observation and local history.

Lapathos (Lapta) is about 10-12 km west of Kyrenia/Girne along the coastal road. From Kyrenia, follow the seaside route (signed for Lapta/Lapathos); parking is roadside near small beaches and village squares. Local minibuses (dolmuş) serve the coastal villages from Kyrenia.

• Combine a visit with the coastal road west of Kyrenia/Girne - the modern village of Lapta (Lapathos) still has fishermen and cafés worth seeing.
• Check with local museums in Kyrenia for artifacts recovered from the site; much of what survives is in regional collections rather than on the shore.
• Respect private property - many ancient remains sit close to occupied homes and agricultural plots.