THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE OF LIMASSOL
STANDING THE TEST OF TIME The Medieval Castle of Limassol, also known as the Limassol Castle, is a historic landmark situated near the old harbour in the heart of the…
THE JAMI JEDID MOSQUE IN LIMASSOL
BUILT TO COMMEMORATE VICTORY OVER NAPOLEON BONAPERTE A MONUMENT TO VICTORY There are several monuments around the world commemorating victories against the once mighty armies of the French usurper Napoleon…
THE OLDEST VENETIAN BRIDGE IN LIMASSOL
A VENETIAN BRIDGE OFTEN OVERLOOKED MEDIEVAL STRUCTURES There were several stone-arched bridges built throughout the island during the Venetian period and the presence of these medieval structures helped to ensure…
THE MONASTERY OF THE VIRGIN MARY SFALANGIOTISSA
AN EASY RELAXING ESCAPE A MONASTERY FOR NUNS NEAR LIMASSOL The monastery that lies approximately 6 km east of the City of Limassol can trace its origins back to the…
WHAT’S ON IN LIMASSOL & SURROUNDING AREAS
WHAT’S ON IN LIMASSOL THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO A guide to what’s on in Limassol & surrounding areas including recommendations, day trips, activities, various things to do,…
MY VISIT TO THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL
DRINKING WINE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER LIMASSOL’S PREMIER ANNUAL EVENT A VIBRANT CELEBRATION OF CYPRIOT WINE CULTURE The Limassol Wine Festival is a vibrant annual celebration. Its the biggest wine event…
THE PUBLIC GARDENS IN LIMASSOL
A GREAT DAY OUT OFFICIALLY OPENED IN 1888 The history of public gardens in Limassol, also known as ‘Limassol Municipal Gardens,’ dates back to the late 19th century when the…
THE PISCOPOU BRIDGE BY THE VILLAGE OF FINI
A MOUNTAIN LANDMARK A RICH HISTORICAL NARRATIVE The Piskopou Bridge, often referred to as ‘Piskopos Crossing,’ is a notable architectural and historical landmark located by the village of Fini, in…
MY VISIT TO THE MONASTERY OF THE HOLY CROSS IN THE VILLAGE OF OMODOS
A MONASTERY IN THE MOUNTAINS By Irene Charalambous A PERFECT BACKDROP FOR BOTH CONTEMPLATION & PRAYER A TESTAMENT TO THE ISLAND’S RICH HERITAGE The Monastery of the Holy Cross in…
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LIMASSOL
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LIMASSOL A LONG HISTORY Cyprus has always been strategically and commercially important and various civilizations throughout history have sought to control the island because of this.…