An ancient city founded in the XII century BC by representatives of the Aegean civilization. In the IV century BC, it was destroyed by an earthquake and over time was buried under numerous cultural layers. On the territory of Kourion, as a result of excavations, the buildings of the Greeks, Romans, the remains of buildings dating back to the Byzantine period and the Early Middle Ages were found. Nowadays, there is an archaeological park on the site of Kurion.

According to a popular legend, it is believed that Amathus was founded by Kinir, a mythical Cypriot ruler who initiated the cult of Aphrodite on the island. In the VIII century BC, a port was already built in the city, through which trade with the mainland was carried out, and a royal palace. Amathus existed until the XII century, then people gradually began to leave it, and rich burials and pagan temples were looted.

Apollo Gilatus was the patron saint of Curio. In the VIII century BC, a grandiose sanctuary was erected near the city in honor of this god. The temple was destroyed along with a significant part of the Curio in the IV century BC, later another temple was erected in its place, which belongs to the later Roman period. But this structure also suffered the sad fate of being destroyed as a result of another earthquake.

A prestigious area of Limassol, including residential apartments, as well as parking for yachts, where vessels up to 115 meters in length can moor. On the territory of Limassol Marina there are also restaurants and boutiques of the appropriate price segment, a spa and fitness center, a yacht club. The area is equipped with a comfortable infrastructure that provides residents with a high quality of life.

The Limassol promenade is about 3 km long, decorated with tropical vegetation and flower beds. The alley stretches from the old city port along residential areas. The embankment was reconstructed several years ago in accordance with the traditions of modern landscape design. Decorative pools, sculptures, fountains and other elements that decorate the space have appeared here.

An ancient settlement that already existed in the Byzantine era. The village received its modern name during the Middle Ages. The place is famous for the fact that excellent quality Cypriot wine is produced here. Almost all local residents are engaged in this process. Every summer in August, a wine festival takes place in Omodos. The village also has a museum of Byzantine icons and an exhibition of folk art.

The castle was built in the XIV century during the reign of representatives of the Lusignan family in Cyprus. Earlier, the walls of the Byzantine fortress of the X-XI centuries stood on this place. The structure has repeatedly passed from one conqueror of Cyprus to another, while undergoing significant destruction. At the beginning of the XIX century, a prison was located on the territory of the fort, which lasted until 1950. After the reconstruction, the Cyprus Museum of the Middle Ages was opened in the castle.

The fortress was built under King Hugo I of the Lusignan family in the XIII century. Since 1291, Knights of the Order of St. John (Hospitallers) have settled in the castle. In the XIV century, Kolossi briefly passed into the hands of the Templars. The structure is built of limestone in the best traditions of medieval military architecture. The main castle tower reaches a height of 22 meters, the thickness of its powerful walls is more than 2.5 meters.

The KEO plant was founded in 1929, nowadays it is considered one of the largest wineries on the island of Cyprus. At first, a small production facility was opened, by 1951 the volume of output had grown to hundreds of liters of wine and beer per day. The range of KEO is quite wide, the factory produces cognac, liqueur, soft drinks, canned fruit and vegetables. The plant's products are purchased by many European countries.

The village of Erimi is located 17 km from Limassol. The settlement has long been located at the intersection of important trade routes, which contributed well to the development of winemaking. The Wine Museum was organized in 2000 on the territory of one of the local mansions. The exhibition is dedicated to the history of Cypriot wine, the details of the process of production and storage of the drink. It also houses an extensive collection of wine vessels.

The museum is located on the territory of the old quarters of Limassol. His small exhibition is dedicated to the carob tree, which grows everywhere in Cyprus. In the past centuries, the gifts of this tree were used quite widely. Juice was extracted from the fruits, a substance like sugar was made, honey and even animal feed were made, and parts of the fruits were also added to pastries.

The museum exposition is located on an area of 1000 m2. Here are historical models of cars and motorcycles made in different countries in different years. The exposition was based on the private collection of the Cypriot collector D. Mavropoulos. The oldest exhibit of the museum is a Ford model "T", released in 1912. Retro cars can be rented at the exhibition.

The museum was founded in 1948, initially the collection was located on the territory of Limassol Castle, but in the 70s of the XX century it was moved to the building where it is located to this day. Most of the exposition consists of finds discovered at excavations in the vicinity of Limassol. Ancient statues, marble tombstones, jewelry, coin collections and other artifacts are exhibited here.

The main Orthodox church of Limassol, built in 1903 by architect Papadakis on the site of the church of the XVIII century. The architecture of the cathedral imitates the features of the Greek style and the Byzantine manner of construction. The miraculous image of the Mother of God is kept inside the temple. The interior is distinguished by the splendor of decoration and an abundance of luxurious decorative elements, while the exterior facade looks quite modest.

A women's monastery located 19 km from Limassol near the settlement of Pendacomo. The monastery was founded in the XIII century by a monk who was fleeing from persecution of Christians in Cyprus. For seven centuries, the monastery flourished several times and fell into decline, until the middle of the XX century, male monks lived on its territory. After another revival in 1949, nuns came to live in the monastery of St. George Alamana.

The monastery is located 10 km from Limassol, several nuns and dozens of cats live on its territory. The history of the monastery's creation is connected with the name of St. Helena, who in the IV century ordered about 1,000 cats to be brought to the island so that the animals would exterminate the poisonous snakes that had bred. The cats immediately settled in the monastery, founded not far from the place where the ship of St. Helena docked. Since then, cats have been given every respect in Cyprus.

The shelter has been in existence since 1994, it was created by the charity organization "Friends of Cypriot Donkeys". The fact is that there have always been quite a lot of these animals in Cyprus, they were used in the household for the transportation of goods and as a means of transportation. As people stopped needing the help of donkeys, they simply left them where they had to. The shelter took care of homeless and infirm animals.

On the territory of Limassol City Park there is a mini zoo, an outdoor amphitheater, a botanical garden, playgrounds and a cafe. Mass events such as a marathon race or a children's festival are often organized here. There is a monument to the Russian poet A.S. Pushkin in the park. In summer, the amphitheater often hosts performances with the participation of artists from different countries. Teams from Russia, Europe and the USA come here.

A small zoo where animals live in a natural environment. The administration is very sensitive to each inhabitant of its menagerie. The zoo's staff organizes a large number of educational programs, for example, conducts open lectures for schoolchildren on biology and environmental protection classes. There is a mini-farm on the territory of the zoo, where ponies, goats, donkeys, turkeys, ducks and cows live.

The very place where, according to legend, the goddess of beauty Aphrodite emerged from the waters of the sea. This is a small stone beach surrounded by rocks, where every tourist who comes to Cyprus wants to get to. It is believed that if a couple in love swims on Petra-tu-Romiu, then she will have a long happy life and many beautiful children. A woman who has bathed here at midnight during the full moon will ensure eternal youth and beauty.

The beach is located 20 km from Limassol, it is a group of small cozy coves hidden on the rocky coast. The place got its name thanks to one of the British governors of the island, who liked to come here to swim. Governor's Beach is an amazingly picturesque place. The coastline is dotted with chalk cliffs that contrast with the blue color of the water, creating magnificent landscapes.

Limassol city beach, characterized by a fairly convenient location. It can be reached from almost any hotel in the city in a short time. The coastal zone is planted with eucalyptus trees, which emit a pleasant aroma, very useful for the respiratory organs. Infrastructure for tourists includes: parking, sports fields, cafes, a playground and convenient paths leading directly to the sea.

The beach is considered the most beautiful in Cyprus and one of the largest. Its coastline stretches for almost 5 km. The Ladies' Mile is a part of the coast on which there are several beaches that merge into one another. In high season there are a lot of tourists here, as this place is considered the most popular in Limassol for sunbathing. Like all Cypriot beaches, the Ladies' Mile is perfectly equipped.

The beach is located 19 km from Limassol, its territory is included in the nature protection zone of Cyprus. The place is very popular with locals. The coastline of Kourion stretches for 1 km . There is practically no infrastructure here, except for one large restaurant and some tourist amenities organized with it, but there are magnificent views from the coast, especially in the evenings.

The best water park in Cyprus, located 7 km from Limassol. It is surrounded by magnificent olive groves and citrus orchards. The park was opened in 1999, and by 2007 its area had significantly increased. Now Fasouri Watermania occupies an area of 100 thousand m2. The water park offers tourists 30 attractions and 7 restaurants. The design is made in the style of natural landscapes of French Polynesia.