Temples and cathedrals in Limassol

Q: What historical places of Limassol should a lover of architecture visit?

The architectural palette of the city includes Byzantine churches, Gothic castles and colonial mansions. The church of Agia Napa of the XVI century shows a rare example of the Franco-Byzantine style with frescoes of the Paleologian period. In the Old Town area, Ottoman caravanserais with characteristic arched galleries have been preserved. Of particular interest is the Kebir Jami Mosque with a minaret rebuilt from a medieval Catholic bell tower.

Q: Where to go to Limassol with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

Young travelers will be impressed by the Museum of Historic Cars with rare cars from 1912-1983, including Rolls-Royce from 1925. In the municipal park there is a mini-zoo with mouflons endemic to Cyprus. On the Molos embankment, interactive art objects and modern playgrounds with a maritime theme are installed.

Q: Where in Limassol to take beautiful photos: the best angles and views?

The perfect shots will be in the old fish market with its neoclassical facades and Venetian balconies. In the Amathus area, the ruins of the ancient city are especially picturesque against the background of the azure bay. The streets of Saramagu district with their traditional taverns and wine cellars convey an authentic Cypriot flavor.

Q: What little-known sights of Limassol are worth seeing?

Connoisseurs of history will appreciate the underground cisterns of the Hellenistic period in the Neapolis area. In the suburbs there will be a unique winery KEO, founded in 1927 with preserved presses of the XIX century. Unexpected art object is a former British radar station on St. George's Hill. George, now turned into an art space.

Q: What legends are associated with the sights of Limassol?

Tradition says that in the Limassol castle kept a fragment of the shield of Richard the Lionheart. The ruins of Amathus are considered the place where Ariadne abandoned Theseus after his victory over the Minotaur. In the Church of St. Catherine show a stone with the hoofprint of St. George's horse, allegedly left during a battle with a dragon.

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Monastery of St. Nicholas ("Cat Monastery")

St. Nicholas Monastery is one of the oldest in Cyprus. Presumably, the date of its foundation is called 327 years. It is named aft …

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Monastery of the Honest Life-Creating Cross

The monastery of the Honest (or Holy) Cross is located at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level in the village of Omodos. It i …

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Ayia Napa Cathedral

To get to one of the most famous and beautiful sights in Cyprus, the Cathedral of Ayia Napa, you can walk from anywhere in the his …

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Limassol Nikolsky temple

At the moment, the Church of St. Nicholas Cyprus is called the mosque of Lala Mustafa Pasha. This is the most memorable sight o …

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St. Thekla Monastery

The monastery of St. Thekla is one of the most famous in Cyprus and belongs to the early period of the development of Christianity …

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Ancient Paphos. Departure from Limassol

You have come to Paphos or live near it, but do you know all its beauty? If not, this way. I will introduce you to its rich histor …

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Picnic in the mountains for adults and children. Departure from Limassol

Are you attracted to the beautiful mountains? Do you want to see fascinating places, but at the same time do not travel much, and …

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Holy Land. From Cyprus to Israel. Departure from Limassol

To diversify your holiday in Cyprus, we offer a trip to Israel. Israel is very multifaceted and everyone finds in it what is close …

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Protected beauty of lagoons and coasts. Departure from Limassol

The Akamas Peninsula, located in the northwest of Cyprus, is marked by bright natural, stunning views from hills, gorges, grottoes …

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Temples and cathedrals in Limassol

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