Tochni
CyprusCY
Place in Larnaca District, Cyprus
Tochni is a village located in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, about halfway between the cities of Larnaca and Limassol. Prior to 1974, Tochni had a mixed Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot population. In August 1974, 85 Turkish Cypriot inhabitants of this village and of neighboring villages were massacred by Greek Cypriots in response to the Turkish invasion of the island. Later that month, the remaining Turkish residents of Tochni were evacuated using coaches and UN military vehicles. The evacuation was carried out by 7 Sqn RCT then serving with the UN at camp UNFICYP Nicosia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 424
- Coordinates
- 34.781, 33.324
- Timezone
- Asia/Nicosia
- Elevation
- 120 m
Overview of Tochni
Set in Cyprus, Tochni is a small settlement. About 424 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Tochni is strongest on culture, nature and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Tochni
Culture in Tochni
(3)Looking for culture? Tochni has Monuments, Mosques and Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Tochni's own activity tags.
Nature in Tochni
(1)Tochni's nature entries include Countryside. Everything listed here comes from what Tochni is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Tochni
(1)Tochni's sports entries include Biking. Everything listed here comes from what Tochni is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Tochni are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Cyprus. Time zone: Asia/Nicosia.
Similar destinations
Places near Tochni that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tochni known for?
- Tochni, in Cyprus, is best known for culture, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 424 residents.
- What can you do in Tochni?
- Recorded activities in Tochni include Monuments, Mosques, Statues, Countryside and Biking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Tochni located?
- Tochni is located in Cyprus. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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