Limassol Castle and Museum of the Middle Ages / Lemessol Castle and Medieval Museum

What to Expect and Is It Worth Visiting

Limassol Castle and Museum of the Middle Ages (Lemessol Castle and Medieval Museum) - a central landmark within the city. The castle has a rich history, which is believed to have begun in the X century during the Byzantine Empire. And even earlier, in the IV—VII centuries, an early Christian basilica was located on this site. During its existence, the castle was destroyed and rebuilt many times, and has survived to this day in a greatly modified form, which has little to do with the historical building. Therefore, despite the rich history and significance, it cannot be said that the castle itself is very interesting.

But on the other hand, inside the castle is a museum of the Middle Ages, worthy of a visit. It is not very large, but well equipped and well maintained, the exhibits have signatures in English. The collection tells about the history of Cyprus, economic and social life, the Middle Ages and the early Middle Ages. Among the exhibits are carved stone tombstones, weapons, military items, coins, ceramics, lamps, etc. even a detailed inspection will take no more than 30 minutes. After viewing the collection, you can climb to the observation deck, equipped on the roof, from there you can enjoy a good view of the Limassol Harbor.

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