Limassol tourist attractions…
…there are lots of attractions in the Limassol district (not just in the city). You can find them here…
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…about the Top 3 tourist attractions in this beautiful district called Limassol…
If you don’t have time to visit all 3 attractions, at least visit the Archaeological Site of Kourion (Curium) or the Kolossi Castle.
The Top 3 Limassol tourist attractions are…
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Kourion Archaeological Site (also known as Curium Archaeological Site) is located in the Limassol district.
It was one of the most impressive and important city-kingdoms of the island in ancient times. The view from up there – where the archaeological site is located – is breathtaking and the monuments are magnificent!
Head towards the village of Episkopi (in Limassol) and you will see road signs towards Kourion (Curium) Archaeological Site.
Follow the road signs. The road will take you to the entrance of the archaeological site. There you can purchase your ticket to visit all the monuments.
Once you purchase your ticket, you can enter with your car and head towards the parking lot. The road leads you there.
Start your tour with the two most important monuments…
For more information on and pictures of this impressive archaeological site click the link below…
This Medieval castle is located at the south edge of Kolossi village in the Limassol district, hence the name…”Kolossi Castle” or “Kolossi Medieval Castle”.
It’s an impressive square limestone building comprised of three floors. It was originally built during the Frankish period in the 13th century but it was destroyed during the raids of the Mameluke tribes in 1425-26.
The existing castle was built in the 15th century upon the ruins of the 13th century castle by the Great Commander Louis de Magnac.
The walls of the Castle, also known as Fort, contain an aqueduct, a sugar factory and the Byzantine church of St. Efstathios.
Kolossi Castle is one of the most significant Frankish fortification works. It’s associated with the presence of monastic knight orders in Cyprus, the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar.
During their stay on the island, the Knights produced and exported a sweet wine called “vin de Commanderie”.
Today, having the same name for 8 centuries, Commandaria wine is one of the oldest named wines in the world. It’s also one of the traditional wines of the island.
Next to the Kolossi Castle you will find ruins of a 14th century sugar mill.
For more information on and pictures of this impressive medieval castle click the link below…
Limassol castle is located near the old harbor in the heart of the center of the city of Limassol and it houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum.
The Castle was built in the 13th century. In its original form, the Castle was much larger. The Venetians made many modifications so that it could be used to defend the town.
The Cyprus Medieval Museum – which is housed in this small but charming Medieval Castle – exhibits Medieval pottery, tombstones, magnificent silver Byzantine era plates, weapons, crosses and coins.
For more information on and pictures of the Limassol Castle and the Medieval Museum click the link below…
…And that wraps up our article on “Limassol Tourist Attractions”. We hope you have an excellent holiday here on our island! Enjoy :-)