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Ruins Of Amathous – this is an archaeological park on the site of the city of Amathus, also known as Amafunta or Amatunta, one of the oldest in Cyprus. Presumably, OT was founded in the XI century BC, but historians are arguing about this.
This archaeological museum is not very popular with tourists, and it really is not as diverse and large as, for example, Kourion Archaeological Park in Limassol, not to mention Pafos Park. There is not even a single restored building, but only the foundations or the lower part of the walls of the buildings, and scattered around them stones that once served as their walls. Archaeologists also discovered a water supply system, baths, temples, but without the explanations of the guide you will understand little here, and the information available in English sheds little light. In addition, some of the exhibits here, such as a large bowl, are just copies. Perhaps in time there will be whole buildings, as archaeological excavations and restoration work are underway, but for now we would not recommend the ruins of Amathus to a mandatory visit. It is interesting to visit only with a guide who will tell you in detail about the history of this place and the purpose of some buildings, or if you really like to visit the ruins.
By the way, if you drive by, you can explore the ruins for free. If you go to the left of the entrance along the path along the fence, and go up the hill, you will get to the free ruins of the Acropolis, and from there the site offers a great view of the paid part of the Archaeological Park.
🕐 Working hours
the working time depends on the season. Summer period from April 16 to September 15:08: 30-19: 30; winter period from September 16 to April 15:08:30 - 17:00. It is better to inspect early in the tour or before closing, when there are fewer people.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
the main group of ruins is only available to visit for a fee of 2.5 euros (2.91 USD), children under 4 years free of charge. Part of the ruins on the hill (Acropolis) are still outside the park and are available for free. To get to them, you need to go from the entrance along the fence to the left,and up the stone steps.
🚶 How to get there
the ruins of Amathus are 12 kilometers from Limassol, and 60 from Larnaca (entrance to the Archaeological Park on the map. It is best to get here by rented transport or taxi, there is free parking in front of the ticket office (see details about car rental in Cyprus. But you can get there by bus from Limassol on city routes No. 30, 33, 80, 95 and 95A for 1.5 euros. You need to go to the ancient Amathountos stop.
To get from Larnaca, you will have to take an intercity bus for 4 euros (it is more profitable to buy a day pass for 7 euros), get to the stop Georgiou A - Park Beach Hotel, and there transfer to one of the city buses for 1.5 euros in the opposite direction to the stop Ancient Amathountos.
You can also see possible options for other excursions in Limassol, which can be booked online:
- 📷 search for excursions in Limassol on Tripster.ru
- 📷 search for excursions in Limassol on Sputnik8.com