Description of the attraction
The Quimon promenade in Larnaca is a very popular holiday destination for both locals and tourists and can rival the promenades in Nice and Cannes in its beauty.
This seaside boulevard was named after the famous General Cimon, who in the middle of the 5th century BC. NS. arrived in Larnaca, then called Kition, from Athens to free the city from the Persians. His army managed to defeat the enemy, but the general himself died heroically in battle. They buried him with great honors, and the inhabitants of the city still remember and honor their liberator.
In the 1920s, a marble bust of this legendary commander was erected on the embankment, on which are written his words, which he said, it is believed, just before his death: "And even in death I will be the winner."
However, locals often call this street the "Palm Quay", as it is completely planted with luxurious palm trees, thanks to which you can find shelter from the scorching sun even in the heat of the day.
The embankment and the square on which the monument to General Kimon is erected is a gathering place for city residents during big holidays and festivals, and various concerts are often held on a large stage installed nearby. One of the most beloved festivals of the Cypriots, which is traditionally held on the waterfront, is the Pantecost-Kataklysmos fair.
In addition, on the embankment there is also a monument to another famous person, a native of Larnaca - the philosopher Zeno, and along it there are many cozy cafes and restaurants where you can have a good time.
