Must-see attractions in Lemesos (Limassol)

  • The castle of the town of Limassol housing the Cyprus Medieval Museum. According to a legend it is the place where Richard Lionheart, king of England got married to Berengaria.

    Lemesos Castle

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This 14th-century structure, built over the remains of a Byzantine castle, has been utilised by conquerors throughout Cyprus’ turbulent history. The…

  • Inside view of the Municipal Museum of Folk Art building in Limassol.

    Municipal Folk Art Museum

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    Spread over six rooms and a past winner of the prestigious Europa Nostra Award (EU prize for cultural heritage), this museum hosts beautiful…

  • Aerial view of Limassol Marina and surroundings.

    Limassol Marina

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    With haute-couture boutiques, world-class art galleries, gourmet restaurants, stylish bars and, if that's not enough, a place to park your luxury yacht,…

  • Archaeological Museum

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This museum includes an extensive collection of pottery, and a selection of items dating from neolithic and Chalcolithic times through to Mycenaean…

  • Grand Mosque

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    At the heart of the old Turkish quarter, the Grand Mosque is surrounded by palms almost as tall as its minaret. It is used by Lemesos' remaining Turkish…

  • Cyprus Theatre Museum

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This former private collection belonging to an enthusiastic amateur actor offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of theatre in Cyprus through…

  • Lemesos Zoo

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This small zoo is well maintained and has a selection of animals ranging from giraffes to crocodiles. Pony rides are available for kids (€3) and there's…

  • Natural Sea Sponge Exhibition Centre

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This exhibition goes through the process of sea-sponge harvesting, and how the living creatures become the soft things we use in our baths. The cartoon,…

  • Medieval Museum

    Lemesos (Limassol)

    This museum is an interesting hotchpotch of Byzantine and medieval artefacts, including tombstones, weaponry, Ottoman pottery, religious objects and a…

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