Limassol

Old port

The Old Port of Limassol is a small port that is part of the historical center of the city and is located between the Molos embankment and Limassol Marina.

Once the main port of Limassol, the old port was founded during the British occupation of the island in the late 19th century.

However, over time, the city has grown, changed, improved, and today the port is mostly used as a leisure, mooring for fishing boats and a shelter for the coast guard.

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Limassol Marina

Limassol Marina is the first superyacht marina in Cyprus and is currently the 5th marina in the world to be awarded the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Award. It combines elegant residential residences, a full-service Blue Flag yacht harbor and an enticing selection of restaurants, shops and boutiques in the heart of Limassol.

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Molos Limassol

Walking area "Molos", which in Greek means "they say, the pier." It stretches from the Old Port to the church of St. Catherine. The Molos embankment is walking paths, piers, swimming pools, bicycle paths, avant-garde sculptures and compositions, skateboarding platforms, restaurants and cafes, and a lot of sea, palm trees, eucalyptus trees, flowers and vacationers.

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Kolossi Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Κολοσσίου)

Kolossi Castle is a medieval castle on the southern coast of Cyprus, 10 km west of Limassol. The castle was built at the beginning of the 13th century by the king of Cyprus, Hugo I de Lusignan.

In 1291, the castle became the center of the Knights Hospitallers of the Jerusalem Order of St. John who settled on the island. Among other things, the Hospitallers were engaged in the cultivation of sugar cane (the former sugar factory is located in the immediate vicinity of the Kolossi castle) and grapes here. This is where the famous Cypriot wine "Commandaria" came from.

In the 14th century, Kolossi Castle passed into the possession of the Knights Templar for several years.

Kolossi Castle is a massive, square, three-storey building made of yellowish limestone blocks, a fine example of medieval military architecture. In 1454, the manager, Louis de Magnac, rebuilt the castle, giving it its present appearance. The main tower of the castle is a three-story square donjon tower reaching almost 22 meters in height, the thickness of its walls is more than 2.5 meters. The entrance to the donjon is located on the second floor, in the central part of the southern wall. On the third floor there were the chambers of the commander, and on the roof of the castle there was an observation platform, from which even today you can see the surroundings. Wells were built in the basements.

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Wine Festival

The Limassol Wine Festival is a grand wine festival that traditionally takes place in August-September and lasts about 10 days.
The wine festival in Cyprus is a celebration of winemaking and general fun, where in a pleasant atmosphere you can enjoy the local flavor, the heady taste of Cypriot wine and local dishes.

The festival is held annually in the Municipal City Park of the city of Limassol.

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Limassol, located on the southern coast of Cyprus, is the most important tourist and commercial center of the island.

This second largest city in Cyprus is located between the two oldest city-states: Kourion - in the west and Amathus - in the east - the most amazing finds in Cyprus. According to historical data, King Richard the Lionheart married Princess Berengaria of Navarre in the castle of Limassol, which indicates the great importance of the city during the Crusades. Guests of this ancient city can enjoy visiting ancient and medieval sights, temples and museums.

Today Limassol is the center of the resort business with many first-class hotels, with a wide choice of restaurants, traditional taverns, nightclubs, bars and discos. It is interesting to note that during the winter period in this city it is still crowded and fun, while in other resorts the tourist life stops.

The people of Limassol are known for their love of entertainment. You will be able to attend concerts at the open Greco-Roman theater of Kourion, as the annual Dramatic Art Festival is held during the summer season. Performances of theater troupes are held, among other things, on the stage of the ancient theater of Kourion.

Limassol is rightfully considered the center of winemaking and the guests of this city have a unique chance to take part in the wine festival, which is held annually in late August - early September, and taste the famous varieties of Cypriot wines. This festival is dedicated to the god of wine Dionysus and is rooted in the distant past. Not far from the city are villages famous for traditional Cypriot wines. The oldest nominal wine "Commandaria" was first prepared in the town of Kolossi, not far from Limassol. Its first manufacturers were the knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. In the middle of the century, the headquarters of the knights was in Kolossi.

Limassol is one of the most fun cities on the island. At the end of February, a carnival is held, where an atmosphere of carefree joy reigns. Thousands of people dressed in colorful costumes, masks, outfits of ancient heroes join the procession through the streets.

Equally impressive is the colorful Flower Festival in May.

The architectural monuments of Limassol and its environs are real witnesses to the turbulent history of the island. And today's Limassol is a modern city, a city of trade, tourism, offshore, both business and leisure resort.

Limassol

Old port

Limassol Marina

Molos Limassol

Kolossi Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Κολοσσίου)

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