LIMASSOL HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

Ancient Amathous Ruins

Ayios Georgios Of Alamanou Convent (Convent Of Saint George)

Castle of Limassol

Kolossi Castle

Kourion Archaeological Site

Sanctuary Of Apollo Hylates

St Nicholas Of Cats

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Sanctuary Of Apollo Hylates, Limassol

Apollo Hylates, God of the Woodland, was the protector of the city of Kourion. The cult of Apollo was celebrated here from the 8th century B.C. to the 4th century AD.

The southwest side of the temple has been restored, and excavations have also revealed other structures of this important sanctuary, such as the bath complex, the pilgrim halls, the palaistra, and a Holy precinct.

The Sanctuary of Apollo "Hylates" provides an important illustration of the religious life in the region, from the pre-Hellenic to the Hellenic and Roman eras, a total of at least 1100 years.


LOCATION: 3 Kilometres west of Kourion, on the road to Paphos.


OPENING HOURS:
Daily - 09:00-17:00
During Summer - 09:00-19:30

Kourion Archaeological Site, Limassol

An important ancient city-kingdom, Kourion is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites on the island of Cyprus. It features a fully restored Graeco-Roman Theatre, originally built in the 2nd century BC, now used for musical and theatrical performances, but also a marvel to see simply as it is.

The site is comprised of 5th century relics such as the House of Eustolios, originally a private Roman villa featuring baths and numerous rooms, and the Early Christian basilica, believed to have been the Cathedral of Kourion. The House of Achilles and the House of the Gladiators boast intricate mosaic floors, the Nymphaeum is a Roman structure dedicated to water nymphs and the ancient theatre has been restored to its former glory.

OPENING HOURS:
WEEKDAYS ONLY
Jun-Aug 8am-7.30pm
April-May and Sep-Oct 8am-6pm
Nov-Mar 8am-5pm

LOCATION: Episkopi, 19km west of Limassol. Kourion Stadium lies 1km to the west on the right side of the road to Paphosos.

Ayios Georgios Of Alamanou Convent (Convent of St George), Limassol

Founded in the 12th century, this 800 year old convent is dedicated to Saint George. Besides their religious order, the nuns at the convent perform various tasks and activities, of which they indulge in the production of honey, the cultivation of flowers and herbs, and they also have a very respectable reputation for the high quality in religious-icon painting.

LOCATION: Off the Nicosia-Limassol road, 19 Kilometers from Limassol.