LIMASSOL
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LIMASSOL REGION IN A SNAPSHOT
Limassol Medieval Museum - Limassol Medieval Fort
Near the old port.
Built in the 14th century on the site of an earlier Byzantine castle.
According to tradition Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre
and crowned her Queen of England, here in 1191. The castle houses the Cyprus
Mediaeval Museum.
Mon-Fri: 07:30-17:00; Sat: 09:00-17:00
Limassol District Archaelogical Museum
Interesting collection of antiquities found in the Limassol area from the
Neolithic Age to the Roman Period.
Mon-Fri: 07:30-17:00; Sat: 09:00-17:00; Sun: 10.00-13.00
Folk Art Museum
This very beautiful collection of Cypriot Folk Art of the 19th and early
20th century is housed in a restored old house. The collection includes
national costumes, tapestry, embroidery e.t.c., displayed in a very
interesting way.
Mon-Fri: 08:30-13:30;
(June - September)
Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri: 15:00-17:30; 16:00-18:30
Kolossi Castle
14 km west of Limassol on the road to Paphos.
A fine example of military architecture originally constructed in the
13th century, and subsequently rebuilt in the form it is now, in the
middle of the 15th century. It served first as the Grand Commandery of the
Knights Templar, and after the fall of Acre in 1291 for some years, as the
headquarters of the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. In the 14th century it
came under the domain of the Knights Templar.
1st June-30th September: Daily 07:30 - 19:30
1st October - 31st May: Daily 07:30-17:00
Kourion Museum
14 km west of Limassol, 4 km before Kourion site, at
Episkopi village. Collection of finds, from nearby archaeological sites, housed in a
beautiful old house.
Mon-Fri: 07:30 - 14:30; Thurs: 15:00 - 18:00 (except July and August)
Kourion
19 km west of Limassol on the road to Paphos.
An important ancient city kingdom, and one of the most interesting and
spectacular archaeological sites on the island with excavations still
bringing new treasures to light. The magnificent Graeco-Roman Theatre was
originally built in the 2nd century BC and enlarged in the 2nd century AD.
It is now fully restored and used for musical and theatrical performances.
The House of Eustolios was originally a private villa, and in the early
Christian period became a public recreation centre. It consists of a complex
of Baths and a number of rooms with beautiful 5th century AD mosaic floors.
The Early Christian Basilica dated to the 5th century was probably the
Cathedral of Kourion with a baptistery attached to the north side. The House
of Achilles and the House of the Gladiators have beautiful mosaic floors.
The Nymphaeum dedicated to water nymphs is still under excavation by the
Cyprus Department of Antiquities.
The Stadium lies a km to the west on the right side of the road to Paphos,
and is dated to the 2nd century AD.
1st June - 30th September: Daily 07:30 - 19:30
1st October - 31st May: Daily 07:30 - 17:00
Sanctuary of Apollo
3 km west of Kourion, on the road to Paphos.
Apollo Hylates, God of the Woodland, was the protector of the city of
Kourion. Archaeological evidence shows that the cult of Apollo was
celebrated here from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.
Excavations have also revealed other structures of this important sanctuary such as the
bath complex, the pilgrim halls, the palaistra and a holy precinct.
1st June - 30th September: Daily 07:30 - 19:30
1st October - 31st May: Daily 07:30 - 17:00
Amathus
11 km east of Limassol (town centre), close to Amathus Hotel.
One of the ancient city Kingdoms of Cyprus where according to legend,
Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne to be taken care of, after his battle with
the Minotaur. There was a very important cult of Aphrodite-Astarte here.
Excavations are still continuing at the Acropolis and Agora area of the
ancient site. Numerous tombs have been found, one of them can be visited in
front of the Amathus Beach Hotel.
Tourist Information
Odos Spyrou Araouzou 15, Limassol
Tel: (05) 362756
Odos Georgiou A' 35
Germasogeia (opposite the west entrance of Dasoudi Beach)
Tel: (05) 323211
Limassol Harbor
Service to all passenger boats
Tel: (05) 343868
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