Five This-and-That-s in Limassol!
Limassol offers something to every visitor, even the most demanding lot leave the island with a broad smile and sweet memories! In Limassol there is always more to discover and experience, whether you are travelling with friends, family or loved one Limassol is the place to be! Limassol is known worldwide as the home of Commandaria wine and the city where Richard the Lionheart and Berengaria, the Queen of England, tied the knot and said, ‘I Do!’ in 1191. Today the ancient city is the heart of the island, a place of culture, the maritime hub of the island, a place of beauty and the centre of entertainment!
The imposing Medieval Castle of Limassol stands in the heart of the Old City, next to its picturesque Old Harbour. it is presumed that the walls of the castle are parts of a much more extensive castle that was ruined over the passage of time. According to legend, Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre at the castle in 1191.
Take a stroll along the coastal Limassol Promenade. This incredible coastal pathway is a magical experience! You get to watch breathtaking views of the sun dipping into the infinite blue while chatting with locals and admiring the entire centre of town. Have a splendid promenade!
s, was also one of the most prosperous city kingdoms on the island which dates to 1100BC. King Kiniras is said to have founded the kingdom and it is also the city where Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne to be cared for. At the archaeological site you will view the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite and the Tombs both originating to the early Iron Age. Intense excavations have revealed a section of the Acropolis, agora and the upper and lower areas of the city. The largest stone vase, which is presently exhibited at the Louvre, was found in this ancient city.
The Archaeological Museum of Limassol was founded in 1948, and its exhibits were initially exhibited in a part of the city’s Medieval Castle. The collection consists of a diverse variety of artefacts originating from the 4th and 5th centuries AD. The findings you will view cover all the historical periods the island passed through till the Ottoman rule, in the 16th-17th centuries AD. The entire collection is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the island’s fascinating past filled with foreign invading powers and history.
Limassol has the longest shoreline in comparison to the other cities and tourist resorts on the island. Its beaches range from quiet and remote to cosmopolitan and crowded, offering you the chance to opt for the most suitable for you! Lady’s Mile is the surfer’s paradise! This is a stunning beach with white grainy-pebbled sand and glistening blue waters. The stretch is mostly preferred by windsurfers and families who enjoy the soft sand, sparkling waters and stunning views!
There you go folks, 5 this and that-s you must do when in Limassol!