Holidays in Limassol CyprusLimassol is the second large city in Cyprus, located in Akrotiri Bay, on the southern coast of the island. It features many tourist attractions and some of the best beaches in Cyprus, so isn't surprising at all that many vacationers decide every year to spend there relaxing beach holidays.
Lemesos (in Greek) is the biggest transit port in the Mediterranean Sea. Limassol (in Turkish) is also one of the most important tourist spots and trade centers on the entire island. The city is particularly renowned for the rich cultural heritage and great number of museums and archaeological sites.
Limassol draws vacationers with great accommodation offered by several luxury holiday resorts dotted with all inclusive hotels and apartment complexes, most of them settled close to gorgeous beaches where seems like time was stopped!
Points of Interest & Tourist Attractions in Limassol
Some of the most interesting tourist attractions in Limassol (Lemesos) are:
The Medieval Castle, one of the nine castles from Cyprus (the others are in Kolossi, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta, Kantara, Buffavento, St. Hilarion and Kyrenia). It was built by the Byzantine Empire around 1000 A.D. It's believed that Richard the Lion Heart have married princess Berengaria of Navarre on this site. Between 1790-1940 the castle was used as prison, now serving as medieval museum with collections covering several hundred years (400-1870 A.D.).
The Archaeological Museum, with very interesting collections of antiquities dating back to the Neolithic Age and the Roman period. Some of the most important archaeological discoveries are stone axes from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, potteries and objects from the ancient cities of Curium and Amathus, as well as Roman gold jewelery, coins, sculptures, columns, vases, earrings, rings, marble statues and others.
The Public Garden, situated on the coastal road and providing a great variety of Mediterranean vegetation like eucalyptus trees, pine trees and cypresses. Inside the garden is a small zoo containing deers, moufflons, ostriches, pheasants, tigers, lions, monkeys, vultures, pelican and other animals. Not far away to the zoo is a small history museum and a garden theater where perform in the peak season famous international groups.
The Carnival from Limassol, which lasts ten days. This festival is very old, dating back to the ancient times, and starts with the entrance of the King of the Carnival, followed by children. During carnival take place every night balls and parties in most hotels.
The Wine Festival of Cyprus takes place in the Municipal Garden of Lemesos (Limassol) in the first quarter of September. People who spend all inclusive holidays in the city and locals have chance to taste some of the best wines of the island, offered free of charge! In the evenings can be followed various groups from Cyprus and abroad performing folk music and dances.
Other interesting points of interest include the Flower Festival (held in May), Festival of the Flood (held in June), Shakespearean Nights and the Ancient Greek Drama Festival.
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