Cyprus
Things to do in Limassol & Kourion
11 places5 stories1 routes
Sightlore has 11 places to explore in Limassol & Kourion, and 5 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Limassol & Kourion's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
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Kolossi Castle
Kolossi Castle is a former Crusader stronghold on the south-west edge of Kolossi village 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of the city of Limassol on the island of Cyprus.
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Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum
The Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum is an automobile museum in Limassol, Cyprus that opened in February 2014. It covers the history of automobile and commercial vehicle use in Cyprus since the first automobiles arrived on the island.
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Kourion
Kourion was an important ancient Greek city-state on the southwestern coast of the island of Cyprus. In the twelfth century BCE, after the collapse of the Mycenaean palaces, Greek settlers from Argos arrived on this site.
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Amathus
Amathus or Amathous was an ancient city-kingdom of Cyprus. It came under Ptolemaic rule in the 300s BC.
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Limassol Castle
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 c. 1590 under the period of Ottoman rule.
Discovery routes in Limassol & Kourion
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Limassol to Paphos: Amathus, Kourion and Petra tou Romiou
From ancient Amathus to Limassol Castle and the Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum; then Kolossi Castle, Kourion, the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates, Petra tou Romiou and the Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Amathus
Amathus or Amathous was an ancient city-kingdom of Cyprus. It came under Ptolemaic rule in the 300s BC.
Limassol Castle
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 c. 1590 under the period of Ottoman rule.
Kolossi Castle
Kolossi Castle is a former Crusader stronghold on the south-west edge of Kolossi village 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of the city of Limassol on the island of Cyprus.
Kourion
Kourion was an important ancient Greek city-state on the southwestern coast of the island of Cyprus. In the twelfth century BCE, after the collapse of the Mycenaean palaces, Greek settlers from Argos arrived on this site.
Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
Ancient sanctuary west of Kourion dedicated to Apollo Hylates, Apollo worshipped as god of the woodland.
Museums
Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum
The Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum is an automobile museum in Limassol, Cyprus that opened in February 2014. It covers the history of automobile and commercial vehicle use in Cyprus since the first automobiles arrived on the island.
Places of worship
St. Catherine's Church, Limassol
St. Catherine's Church also known more formally Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Limassol, Cyprus.
Sourp Kevork
Sourp Kevork is the Armenian Apostolic church in Limassol, Cyprus.
Nature
Governor's Beach
The Governor's Beach is located partly in the Larnaca and in the Limassol region. It is a 2 km shoreline, with sandy beaches, deep crystal waters and a blue flag waving. The area is unknown to most locals and tourists.
Lady's Mile Beach
Long sandy beach on the east side of the Akrotiri Peninsula, south of Limassol.
Other
Limassol Marina
Seafront development with a yacht harbour, homes and shops near the old town centre of Limassol.
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