Those who are still thinking whether to go to Limassol to rest, I can give a positive answer with solid confidence. This resort contained all the elements necessary for a magnificent recreation. It can be said that this city is a certain miniature of the whole island - uniqueness concentrated here, which transmit the atmosphere of all Mediterranean life. There are architectural memo, whose age is even difficult to calculate. The tourist network is also very developed in Limassol, which pleases with a wide range of hotels and decent quality of service. Shopping Lovers The local shopping centers will delight their suggestions and affordable pricing policies. Saturated life in the city - during the day there is often a variety of celebrations and festivals, and incendiary nightlife wakes up with sunset. The resort there is an occupation of people of any age and various tastes - precisely in this is the highlight of Limassol.
And now in more detail about some interesting corners of the city, which should be visited by staying on vacation.
1. Park Sculptures
Talking about the main attractions of Limassol, it is simply impossible not to mention the Molos embankment and its beauty. The terrain of that loves both the townspeople and visitors, so there are a lot of people on weekends and holidays here. On the outdoor embankment, a sculpture park was built, about one and a half kilometers long. This is the only one, in its own way, the exposition on the whole island was built in 2000 by order of the then President of Cyprus. Art lovers will look at what to look - to your attention 20 interesting sculptures created by masters of various nationalities. Everyone can try to unravel the writer of the author, which he invested in his creation. Walking along the embankment will become excellent leisure, both for adults and for kids. Moreover, the park is open around the clock and available for viewing free.
2. Amatus
Amatus, or as it is also called Amafunt, consists of the list of ten ancient cities - the states of the island of Cyprus. This terrain is superbly suitable for tourists who love to study vintage memo and walk on foot. So, if there were free couple of hours in Limassol, I advise you to visit the ancient city - the photo and impressions will be positive. The history of this city begins in the early Iron Institute, that is, the age of architectural compositions located here is quite solid. According to his legend, his founder was the father of Adonis Kinir, who called the city with the name of his mother. Here you can wander along the lower city, in which the market square, baths and other economic structures were located. There is also a top city called Acropolis, it was here that the temple of the goddess Aphrodite was located. From the vertices of the ancient city offers a magnificent view of the surroundings. Archaeologists continue to work in the city, so you can often stumble upon excavations. Interesting is the fact that many exhibits found here were removed beyond the limits of the island, and they are now around the world. A bright proof is the sarcophagus, which was found in the Acropolis in the nineteenth century. Now he is on exposure to the Metropolitan Museum in the city of New York. And the monumental stone bowl, also found during the excavation of the Acropolis, decorates one of the halls of the Louvre. However, a copy of this bowl can be seen on one of the vertices of the city.
3. Monastery of St. Nicholas
On the island of Cyprus there are many churches and monasteries, but this particular thing has some kind of magnetic attractiveness and extraordinary history. It is located on the Akrotiri Peninsula, which is located near the city itself. The legend tells that the monastery was erected by the decree of Saint Helena, after acquired by her Holy Cross of the Lord. This event was preceded by a long-term seventeen-year-old drought on Cyprus Island, which spawned a huge number of poisonous snakes. Local residents in fear left the limits of the peninsula, fearing for their lives and the fate of their children. It was in this difficult moment to help Cypriota came from Holy Elena. She ordered to send to destroy snakes a thousand cats from Egypt and Asia. Cat care mission was entrusted to the monks of this monastery. He received his name in honor of the patron saint of all sailors, because the main fishery on the peninsula was navigation. Cats coped with the task and since then have become very revered animals on all Cyprus. The descendants of the ancient Savior live in the monastery and this day. That is why this monastery is often called "Cat". Six nuns look after a rich feline farm. They carry traditional obedience, their main occupations are the iconographic partnership, maintaining the territory in proper form, and, of course, care for cats.
It should be borne in mind that military bases are concentrated on the peninsula, therefore there are places where the photo and video filming is strictly prohibited.
4. Fort Limassol
The walls of the medieval fort are in itself the spirit of the wedding ceremony, which took place here between Richard Lion's Heart and Berengaria Navarre many centuries ago. This building in different periods of its existence managed to visit the defensive fortress, the church, and even a prison. The fort holds the Museum of the Middle Ages in itself, in which the exhibits are presented, starting from the period of early Christianity and ending in 1870. Available for inspection Two floors, ground floor with a variety of photos, the roof with which the wonderful panorama of the city offers. On the first floor there are antique items - tombstones, symbolism of noble childbirth, frescoes, armor. The second floor is divided into several halls. In one of them, an impressive collection of weapons and ammunition from Bastion Tripoli - swords, guns, sabers, pistols are collected. In the next hall, you can consider in detail the exquisite jewelry of different periods of manufacture. Another exciting exposition is presented in the form of a collection of pottery works of art.
This is one of the most "delicious" tourist points on the city map. I wish you a pleasant dating with Limassol and his sights!