Limassol Medieval Castle

Local nameLemesos Medieval Castle
LocationLimassol, Cyprus

The medieval Limassol Castle is situated near the old harbour in the heart of the historical centre of the city of Limassol. The castle as it appears today is a structure rebuilt circa 1590 under the period of Ottoman rule.History Of Limmasol Castle

Archaeological investigation within the castle revealed that it was built over an Early Christian basilica and a Middle Byzantine monument. Other finds beneath the Castle witness the existence of an important church, possibly the city's first cathedral.

According to Etienne Lusignan, the original castle was erected by Guy de Lusignan in 1193. The first official reference to the fort dates to 1228, during the involvement of Frederic II of Germany in the affairs of Cyprus.

Tags MedievalCastleFortificationHistoricalMuseum
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Opening hours

Mon - Sat: 9 am - 5 pm
Sun: 10 am - 1 pm

Admission

Single ticket: € 4.50

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limassol_Castle

Info http://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/discovercyprus/culture-religion/sites-monuments/item/223-sites-monuments

More Info http://www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy/castle_en.html

Phone +357 25 305 419

Address Limassol, Cyprus

Coordinates 34°40'20.095" N 33°2'29.998" E

Tours and activities: Limassol Medieval Castle

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