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CYPRUS LIMASSOL - CYPRUS LIMASOL - CYPRUS LEMESOS
General information about the resort of Limassol, Cyprus
Limassol also know as Lemesos is home to enough cultural treasures to keep you occupied for a few days. In the heart of the city itself you’ll find the Cyprus Mediaeval Museum, housed in the imposing mediaeval fort where, in 1191, Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre and crowned her Queen of England. Some 19 kilometres west of Lemesos, is Kourion, one of the most impressive archaeological sites not just in Cyprus but in the entire Mediterranean. To the east ,11km east of the town centre, is another important ancient city Kingdom, Amathus. Do not miss a visit to the impressive mediaeval castle of Kollossi and its panoramic view from the top as well as a drive through the vineyards and the orchards in the area of Limassol.
Places of Interest in Limassol and the surrounding area Ancient Monuments and Sites Amathous Archaeological Site Kolossi Mediaeval Castle Kourion, Archaelogical Site Sanctuary of Apollo Ylatis Byzantine Monasteries Agios Georgios Alamanos Convent Churches Agia Anastasia Church Agia Christina Church Archangelos - Monagri Panagia Iamatiki Church - Arakapas Panagia tis Amasgou Church Timios Stavros Church - Kouka Museums Anogira village: Pasteli Museum Carob Museum Cyprus Mediaeval Museum, Lemesos Mediaeval Castle Cyprus Wine Museum Kourion Archaeological Museum Lemesos District Archaeological Museum Municipal Folk Art Museum Other Places of Interest Akrotiri Information Centre Anogira village: Oleastro - The House of Olive Lemesos Municipal Art Gallery Theme Parks Cyprus Donkey Sanctuary Waterparks Fasouri “Watermania” Waterpark, Lemesos |
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